Donald Trump revealed his ultimate nuclear demand from Tehran to avoid a war with Iran. 

The president told lawmakers during Tuesday night’s State of the Union that Iran’s leadership must vow never to pursue a nuclear bomb, a demand he claimed was essential for Middle East security. 

Trump pointed to Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters as evidence of the regime’s brutality. 

He also boasted that U.S. strikes last summer wiped out Tehran’s uranium enrichment capabilities during the 12-day war with Israel.

The President then revealed the key to holding off a war.  

‘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,’ Trump added as lawmakers applauded. ‘But one thing is certain I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to which they are by far to have a nuclear weapon. Can’t let that happen.’

Trump in recent weeks has amassed the largest military build-up off the coast of Iran since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Trump said Iranian officials must promise to never pursue a nuclear weapon to avoid a war

Speculation has grown over whether Trump will launch a limited strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities or pursue a broader military operation aimed at toppling the regime

The president told lawmakers during Tuesday night’s State of the Union that Iran’s leadership must vow never to pursue a nuclear bomb 

Diplomatic negotiations led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently ongoing with Iranian envoys. 

Both countries are expected to meet again on Thursday to secure a deal that avoids further escalation in the region.  

Speculation has grown over whether Trump will launch a limited strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities or pursue a broader military operation aimed at toppling the regime.

Reports indicate the president is hesitant to authorize a full-scale strike because the Pentagon has not provided sufficient assurances about the operation’s likelihood of success. 

Middle Eastern allies, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, are urging the White House to pursue diplomacy rather than a force over fears it could lead to a wider regional war. 

‘They’ve already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas and they’re working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America,’ Trump added during his Tuesday night speech. 

‘After midnight hammer, they were warned to make no future attempts to rebuild their weapons program in a particular nuclear weapons. Yet they continue. They’re starting it all over.’

Trump in recent weeks has amassed the largest military build-up off the coast of Iran since the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Israeli officials have said their government would support the US in a joint military operation if Trump decides to neutralize the ayatollah. 

Some within the president’s inner circle such as Vice President JD Vance have also reportedly advised Trump to avoid a military strike.