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

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 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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Geneva ×240% Steve Witkoff 40% Abbas Araghchi 50% Middle East ×260% Tehran ×370% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×490% Iran ×490%

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Iran

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