February 28, 2026 at 07:19PM
Fact-checking statements made by Trump to justify U.S. strikes on Iran
Trump claims Iran is building nuclear weapons that could soon reach the U.S., a statement contradicted by a 2025 federal assessment indicating Iran remains years away from producing long-range missiles. The assessment undermines the immediacy of a nuclear threat in the near term, suggesting a longer timeline for Iran’s capability to hit the United States with missiles. The discrepancy highlights ongoing tensions over Iran’s weapons program and U.S. strategy in the region.