Trump Highlights Iran Threats and Operation Midnight Hammer in 2026 State of the Union

In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump emphasized Iran as a key national security concern, highlighting Operation Midnight Hammer, a 2025 US air campaign targeting Iranian nuclear sites, which he said weakened Tehran's nuclear program and curbed terrorism. Trump warned that Iran is developing missiles threatening Europe, US bases, and potentially the US mainland, while expressing a preference for diplomacy but vowing to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iranian officials maintain their nuclear program is peaceful and deny intentions to develop weapons. Ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran continue amid heightened military presence in the region.