Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 20, 2026 at 07:02 PM
Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
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US President Donald Trump is considering a limited military strike on Iran amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear program. This follows a naval build-up in the Middle East, intended to pressure Iran into a deal to limit its nuclear ambitions. Trump previously issued a deadline for Tehran to agree to a deal, which he later extended. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister stated that a draft proposal for an agreement with Washington would be ready within days, following negotiations in Geneva. The draft would then be submitted to Trump's Middle East negotiator for review.

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Trump suggested that “bad things” would happen if Tehran did not strike a deal within 15 days.

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Tehran said the two sides had agreed to submit drafts of a potential agreement.

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Trump ordered a major naval build-up in the Middle East.

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Iran's foreign minister said a draft proposal for an agreement with Washington would be ready in a matter of days.

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Trump was considering a limited strike on Iran.

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