Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, on Wednesday, February 25, said the claims about the country’s nuclear facilities and ballistic missiles were “big lies”. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union address, described Iran as the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism and vowed he would never allow Tehran to obtain a nuclear weapon.ALSO READ | Diplomacy preferred, but won’t allow ‘biggest terrorism sponsor’ to own a nuclear weapon: Trump on Iran talks“Professional liars are good at creating the ‘illusion of truth.’ ‘Repeat a lie often enough, and it becomes the truth’, is a law of propaganda coined by Nazi Joseph Goebbels. This is now systematically used by the US administration and the war profiteers encircling it, particularly the genocidal Israeli regime, to serve their sinister disinformation & misinformation campaign against the Nation of Iran,” Baqaei said in a post on X.Professional liars are good at creating the ‘illusion of truth.’“Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth”, is a law of propaganda coined by Nazi Joseph Goebbels. This is now systematically used by the U.S. administration and the war profiteers encircling it,…— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) February 25, 2026“Whatever they’re alleging in regards to Iran’s nuclear programme, Iran’s ballistic missiles, and the number of casualties during January’s unrest is simply the repetition of ‘big lies’. No one should be fooled by these prominent untruths,” he said without directly naming Trump.Also Read | Diplomacy preferred, but won’t allow ‘biggest terrorism sponsor’ to own a nuclear weapon: Trump on Iran talksThe US President, about 90 minutes into his annual address to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, accused the Islamic Republic of restarting its nuclear programme, and working to build missiles that would “soon” be capable of reaching the United States.The US President added that while he seeks peace wherever possible, he would not hesitate to confront threats to America. Recalling last summer’s airstrikes under “Operation Midnight Hammer”, Trump claimed the strikes severely degraded Tehran’s nuclear capabilities and that Iran had been warned not to rebuild. “We wiped it out and they want to start all over again,” he said.ALSO READ | Trump in SOTU address says all countries fear ‘far worse’ tariff terms, want existing deals to continue with US“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 to have a nuclear weapon. Can’t let that happen,” he said.Story continues below this adTrump also recalled the US killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, saying, “We took out Soleimani… it had a huge impact. Qasem Soleimani was the father of roadside IEDs.”The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:donald trump