February 27, 2026 at 02:41PM
Trump claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
Trump asserted that Iran is “working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States,” during a Tuesday night address.
U.S. officials and intelligence sources say the claim is not currently supported by available intelligence.
The remarks sparked questions about the credibility and urgency of the threat, with officials indicating there is no confirmed near-term capability to strike the United States.