Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims
Al Jazeera
February 25, 2026
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In his recent State of the Union address, President Donald Trump made a bold claim, stating that the United States had "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program. This statement directly contradicts comments made by Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy on Iran, who earlier suggested that Iran was just one week away from developing a nuclear bomb. The divergence in their statements highlights a significant gap in understanding or strategy regarding Tehran's nuclear capabilities.
The disagreement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over nuclear
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/25/2026