politics
February 25, 2026
Trump threatens 'very bad day' for Iran if no deal
US President Donald Trump again threatened Iran with military action unless it agrees to a nuclear deal

TL;DR
- Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal.
- Trump refuted reports that General Daniel Caine opposed a campaign against Tehran, claiming Caine believed it would be "easily won."
- Trump stated he would prefer a deal but warned of severe consequences for Iran if one is not reached.
- General Caine reportedly cautioned against another operation due to concerns about casualties, depleted air defenses, and overstretched forces.
- Trump had previously set a 15-day deadline for Iran to agree to a deal, threatening military action if it failed to dismantle its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
- The US has deployed additional military assets to the Middle East.
- Indirect US-Iran nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, resumed this month, with a third round scheduled.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Tehran's nuclear program is peaceful, zero enrichment is unacceptable, and its missile program is a "red line."
- An Iranian parliamentary committee spokesperson warned that upcoming negotiations will determine whether US soldiers face consequences or return home.
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