Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Hugo Lowell in WashingtonFebruary 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM

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President Trump will rely heavily on the assessments of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff regarding Iran's willingness to negotiate a nuclear deal before deciding whether to order airstrikes. Kushner and Witkoff will lead negotiations in Geneva this week, and their evaluation of the deal's prospects will significantly influence Trump's decision-making. Trump is considering limited strikes to pressure Iran or a larger attack to force regime change if a deal isn't reached. Other key advisors include the Vice-President, Secretary of State, CIA Director, and Secretary of Defense. Military options have been briefed to Trump, but concerns exist about Iran's potential retaliation and the US's anti-missile capabilities.

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Nicolás Maduro 30% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Marco Rubio 40% John Ratcliffe 40% Pete Hegseth 40% Tulsi Gabbard 40% JD Vance ×250% Dan Caine ×250% Jared Kushner ×270% Steve Witkoff ×270% Donald Trump ×790% Iran ×1090%

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