Trump sets deadline for Iran deal

February 20, 2026

TL;DR

President Trump has set a ten-day deadline for Iran to reach a nuclear deal, warning of "decisive measures" if it fails.
The US has accelerated its troop buildup in the Middle East, described as the largest since the 2003 Iraq invasion.
Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, a demand Washington opposes.
Omani-mediated talks have occurred, but no breakthrough has been announced.
The US reportedly considered striking Iranian leadership or nuclear and missile sites.
Russia warns that strikes on Iran's nuclear sites could cause a nuclear disaster and blames the US for current tensions.
The article references a past US strike on Iran's nuclear sites in June 2025 during an Israel-Iran air war.

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