Trump says his 'preference' is to solve the Iran nuclear issue through diplomacy

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that while he prefers a diplomatic solution with Iran, he will not allow Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon under any circumstances.

Speaking during his 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, Trump underscored that negotiations are ongoing.

"We are in negotiations with them. They want to make a deal, but we haven't heard those secret words: 'We will never have a nuclear weapon.'”

"My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy. But one thing is certain: I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror, which they are by far, to have a nuclear weapon. Can't let that happen," he said.