Event Brief
Trump’s Iran calculus: A final diplomatic gamble?
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: In his longest State of the Union yet, Trump framed Iran as an imminent threat, raising questions about diplomacy or conflict.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: State of the Union address
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: To address Iran as an imminent threat
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