Trump says weighing strike on Iran
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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in the next 10 days or else "bad things happen", as he deployed warships, fighter
In Tehran’s view, this is not just about forcing Iran back into nuclear compliance; it is about permanently altering the strategic equation that allowed it to strike Israel directly for the first time and suffer minimal consequences.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing regime change in Tehran,
Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.
The situation remains fluid, with Trump signaling that further action could occur within 10-15 days, while Iran has prepared defensive warnings and military exercises in response to the US buildup.
As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.
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What to know as US moves military assets to Mideast and Iran nuclear talks have yet to reach a deal
Iran and the United States are waging gunboat diplomacy as talks over Tehran’s nuclear program hang in the balance.
Meanwhile, Poland PM Donald Tusk has asked the Polish citizens to immediately leave Iran and warned that “under no circumstances anyone should be travelling to that country.”