Iran deal prospects will be clear within 10 days, Trump says as military buildup grows

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editorFebruary 19, 2026 at 08:37 PM

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Donald Trump stated that the prospects of a nuclear deal with Iran will become clear within approximately 10 days. This announcement coincides with a growing U.S. military presence in the Middle East, including the impending arrival of a second carrier strike group led by the USS Gerald R Ford, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already in the Arabian Sea. U.S. envoys met with Iranian officials in Geneva to discuss Iran's nuclear enrichment program, with Iran promising a response within two weeks regarding U.S. demands to abandon enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. The U.S. military buildup raises concerns about potential military action, although experts debate the potential effectiveness of such action. The two carrier strike groups could generate a high intensity of strike sorties.

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iran deal 100% military buildup 80% nuclear weapon 80% middle east 70% carrier strike group 60% sanctions relief 60% nuclear enrichment 50% regional stability 40%

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