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Trump brands Iran as the 'World No.1 sponsor of terrorism' during State of the Union Budget - complete details here

In his State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump condemned Iran as the “world’s number one sponsor of terrorism,” underscoring tensions as talks with Tehran continue

By Rajasree Roy

Feb 25, 2026 09:40 IST

In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump described Iran as the “world’s number one sponsor of terrorism” and said he favored a diplomatic approach to ease escalating tensions with Tehran. His comments come ahead of the final round of talks between the two countries scheduled to take place in Geneva on Thursday.

Trump stated that while he remained willing to settle differences through negotiations, the United States would not permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons

He further alleged that Iranian authorities were responsible for the deaths of 32,000 people after protests against the clerical establishment broke out in December 2025.

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