Trump hails ‘very good’ Iran talks but maintains threat of military action

In February 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States held "very good" talks with Iran in Oman. The discussions centered around Iran's nuclear program. While hailing the positive nature of the talks, President Trump simultaneously reiterated the threat of potential military action. He emphasized that the US military remained positioned in the region. This positioning served as a leverage should Iran fail to reach an agreement regarding its nuclear ambitions. The purpose of the US engagement was to negotiate a deal concerning Iran's nuclear program.