President Donald Trump said Iran must pledge that it will 'never have a nuclear weapon' to avoid the threat of war with the United States. Speaking to lawmakers during his State of the Union address, Trump described the declaration as the essential condition for easing tensions and ensuring security in the Middle East.

Trump said his administration is engaged in negotiations with Tehran but has not yet heard what he called the 'secret words' committing to forgo nuclear weapons. While emphasizing that he prefers a diplomatic solution, he insisted he would never allow Iran, which he described as the world's leading sponsor of terrorism, to obtain a nuclear bomb.