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Trump Sets 10‑15‑Day Iran Deadline After Deploying Dual Carriers and Threatening Limited Strike

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  • Left: Screengrab of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in an interview with MSNBC. Right: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, en route to Washington from West Palm Beach, Fla.
    Left: Screengrab of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in an interview with MSNBC. Right: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, en route to Washington from West Palm Beach, Fla.
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    Left: Screengrab of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in an interview with MSNBC. Right: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, en route to Washington from West Palm Beach, Fla. Source Full size
  • The US has been building up its military presence near Iran in recent weeks
    The US has been building up its military presence near Iran in recent weeks
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  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a proposal for an agreement with the US will be ready in days
    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a proposal for an agreement with the US will be ready in days
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are depicted before U.S. troops in this Newsweek illustration.
    U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are depicted before U.S. troops in this Newsweek illustration.
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  • FILE – In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP, File)
    FILE – In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP, File)
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    FILE – In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP, File) Source Full size
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  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Source Full size
  • The US has been building up its military presence near Iran in recent weeks
    The US has been building up its military presence near Iran in recent weeks
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  • Steve Witkoff was the lead US negotiator during indirect talks with Iran in Switzerland on Tuesday
    Steve Witkoff was the lead US negotiator during indirect talks with Iran in Switzerland on Tuesday
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  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a proposal for an agreement with the US will be ready in days
    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a proposal for an agreement with the US will be ready in days
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  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
    Image: Newsweek
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the late commander of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone attack in 2020 in Iraq, at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Source Full size
  • FILE – In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP, File)
    FILE – In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP, File)
    Image: Newsweek
    FILE – In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP, File) Source Full size
  • U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are depicted before U.S. troops in this Newsweek illustration.
    U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are depicted before U.S. troops in this Newsweek illustration.
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  • Left: Screengrab of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in an interview with MSNBC. Right: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, en route to Washington from West Palm Beach, Fla.
    Left: Screengrab of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in an interview with MSNBC. Right: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, en route to Washington from West Palm Beach, Fla.
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  • Le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien, Abbas Araghtchi, à Genève (Suisse), le 17 février 2026.PIERRE ALBOUY / REUTERS
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  • L’ayatollah Ali Khamenei lors d’un discours, à Téhéran, le 17 février 2026, sur une photo diffusée par le bureau du Guide suprême iranien.KHAMENEI.IR/AFP
    L’ayatollah Ali Khamenei lors d’un discours, à Téhéran, le 17 février 2026, sur une photo diffusée par le bureau du Guide suprême iranien.KHAMENEI.IR/AFP
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    L’ayatollah Ali Khamenei lors d’un discours, à Téhéran, le 17 février 2026, sur une photo diffusée par le bureau du Guide suprême iranien.KHAMENEI.IR/AFP (KHAMENEI.IR/AFP) Source Full size

Trump Sets 10‑15‑Day Deadline and Threatens “Bad Things.” President Donald Trump announced a 10‑ to 15‑day window for Tehran to present a draft nuclear agreement, warning that “bad things will happen” if the deadline is missed, while simultaneously emphasizing his preference for a diplomatic solution [1][18][20][15][16][17]. He reiterated the deadline during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, framing it as a test of Iran’s willingness to capitulate [1]. Public opinion remains hostile: an AP‑NORC poll shows 61 % of Americans disapprove of Trump’s foreign‑policy actions [1].

U.S. Deploys Dual Carriers and Hundreds of Aircraft, Largest Buildup Since 2003. The United States moved the world’s largest carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, and the USS Abraham Lincoln, together with dozens of destroyers, combat ships and more than 120 additional aircraft, creating the biggest Middle‑East air‑naval concentration since the 2003 Iraq invasion [10][14][11][19][1]. Satellite imagery confirmed 30 F‑35, F‑15 and Growler jets at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti base on Feb. 18, rising to 59 by Feb. 20 [14]. The carrier strike groups are transiting the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, positioning the forces for multi‑wave strikes if ordered [6][19].

Geneva Talks Continue Amid Divergent Enrichment Demands. Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner returned to Geneva on Feb. 26 for a third round, while Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said a draft deal would be handed over within two to three days [2][4][8][9][15]. Tehran insists on retaining uranium enrichment and proposes a regional consortium, whereas the United States maintains a zero‑enrichment requirement, a point reiterated by Special Envoy Witkoff [2][5]. Iran’s senior negotiator Ali Larijani traveled to Oman to deliver Tehran’s response, highlighting the diplomatic channel despite the looming deadline [2].

Limited‑Strike Options Discussed as Trump Weighs Military Action. Trump told reporters he is “considering” a limited military strike to pressure Iran, echoing statements from Vice President JD Vance and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that multiple justifications exist [3][4][6][13][18]. Pentagon planners have readied strike packages targeting missile sites, nuclear facilities and IRGC assets, with the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group poised to launch the first wave [6][19]. Intelligence assessments note that Iran’s nuclear program was not destroyed by the June 2025 airstrikes, contradicting Trump’s claim that they “obliterated” the capability [3][13].

Regional Allies and Proxies Ready to Escalate If Conflict Starts. Iran‑backed militias in Iraq, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis have pledged to join any U.S.–Iran clash, and Iran retains thousands of missiles and drones despite recent losses [5][13][11]. ISW reports that Iranian commanders inspected air‑defense and naval bases in February, suggesting a last‑minute boost in combat readiness [5]. The potential for a broader regional war is underscored by the risk of Strait of Hormuz closures, which could trigger a global recession [13].

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Quinnipac: 7 Out Of 10 Voters Do Not Want The U.S. To Take Military Action Against Iran For Killing Of Protesters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 70% Say Presidents Should Seek Congressional Approval Before Taking Military Action Against Another Country

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  • 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 40% 88% 3% 33% 49% 33% 49%
    Disapprove 54 8 94 59 45 61 44
    DK/NA 6 4 3 8 7 6 7
    Source

  • 1a. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president? COMBINED WITH: (If approve/disapprove q1) Do you strongly or somewhat approve/disapprove?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve strongly 31% 72% 2% 21% 36% 26% 39%
    Approve smwht 9 15 1 11 11 7 10
    Disapprove smwht 4 3 1 8 6 3 5
    Disapprove strongly 48 5 93 50 37 57 39
    DK/NA 8 4 3 10 9 7 7
    Source

  • 2. Do you think things in the United States are generally going in the right direction or the wrong direction?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Right direction 38% 79% 5% 33% 44% 32% 47%
    Wrong direction 56 16 93 60 49 63 43
    DK/NA 6 5 2 7 7 5 10
    Source

  • 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Marco Rubio is handling his job as Secretary of State?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 42% 83% 7% 37% 52% 33% 50%
    Disapprove 45 8 81 48 37 52 41
    DK/NA 13 10 12 15 11 15 9
    Source

  • 5. Do you approve or disapprove of the way J.D. Vance is handling his job as vice president?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 41% 88% 3% 35% 49% 35% 53%
    Disapprove 49 7 87 54 41 56 40
    DK/NA 9 5 9 12 10 9 7
    Source

  • 6. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Stephen Miller is handling his job as White House Deputy Chief of Staff?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 34% 73% 5% 26% 38% 30% 40%
    Disapprove 44 8 77 48 41 46 37
    DK/NA 23 19 18 25 20 24 23
    Source

  • 7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Susie Wiles is handling her job as White House Chief of Staff?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 35% 70% 8% 29% 41% 31% 41%
    Disapprove 40 8 74 39 34 45 35
    DK/NA 25 22 18 31 26 24 24
    Source

  • 8. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is handling his job as Secretary of Health and Human Services?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 39% 80% 4% 34% 46% 33% 48%
    Disapprove 50 12 86 54 43 57 44
    DK/NA 10 7 10 11 10 10 8
    Source

  • 9. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Pete Hegseth is handling his job as Secretary of Defense?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 40% 82% 7% 34% 48% 33% 46%
    Disapprove 49 9 84 54 43 53 41
    DK/NA 11 9 8 12 9 14 13
    Source

  • 10. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - the economy?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 42% 89% 3% 38% 52% 35% 49%
    Disapprove 53 9 95 55 42 61 44
    DK/NA 5 2 2 7 6 4 7
    Source

  • 11. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - foreign policy?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 41% 87% 3% 34% 50% 33% 50%
    Disapprove 56 9 94 62 47 63 46
    DK/NA 3 4 2 3 3 4 4
    Source

  • 12. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - U.S. policy toward Venezuela?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 41% 83% 4% 38% 52% 33% 53%
    Disapprove 52 10 89 57 42 60 44
    DK/NA 6 7 7 5 6 7 3
    Source

  • 13. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Approve 43% 89% 4% 38% 53% 35% 53%
    Disapprove 53 9 95 58 43 62 42
    DK/NA 3 3 2 4 3 4 6
    Source

  • 14. Under Donald Trump, do you think America's leadership in the world has gotten stronger, gotten weaker, or remained about the same?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Stronger 42% 83% 4% 39% 52% 34% 53%
    Weaker 46 8 83 50 36 55 40
    The same 10 8 11 10 11 10 6
    Source

  • 15. Under Donald Trump, do you think America's moral authority in the world has gotten stronger, gotten weaker, or remained about the same?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Stronger 34% 71% 3% 27% 43% 26% 41%
    Weaker 50 11 86 54 40 58 44
    The same 13 16 8 16 13 13 13
    DK/NA 3 3 4 3 4 3 2
    Source

  • 16. How closely have you been following news about U.S. actions in Venezuela; very closely, somewhat closely, or not too closely?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Very closely 49% 56% 40% 51% 53% 45% 58%
    Somewhat closely 38 31 45 36 36 39 33
    Not too closely 13 13 15 13 10 16 9
    Source

  • 17. Do you support or oppose the Trump administration's decision to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and bring them to the United States to face drug trafficking charges?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 47% 85% 11% 45% 58% 38% 55%
    Oppose 45 7 79 47 35 52 39
    DK/NA 8 7 11 7 7 10 6
    Source

  • 18. Do you support or oppose the United States running Venezuela until it is satisfied that the government there will operate the way the U.S. wants it to?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 35% 69% 4% 34% 46% 26% 42%
    Oppose 57 19 88 60 48 64 49
    DK/NA 8 11 7 6 6 10 9
    Source

  • 19. Do you think the Trump administration is providing a clear explanation of the reasons behind the United States' actions against Venezuela, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Yes/Clear 41% 76% 11% 35% 50% 34% 47%
    No 53 17 82 60 45 60 48
    DK/NA 6 7 6 5 5 6 5
    Source

  • 20. Do you support or oppose the U.S. taking over Venezuela's oil sales?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 38% 76% 7% 31% 47% 30% 46%
    Oppose 55 13 90 62 47 62 49
    DK/NA 7 10 4 7 6 7 6
    Source

  • 21. Do you think the U.S. actions in Venezuela will improve the lives of everyday Venezuelans, or don't you think so?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Yes/Improve 45% 86% 7% 40% 55% 36% 55%
    No 44 7 81 46 33 54 39
    DK/NA 11 6 13 14 11 10 6
    Source

  • 22. Would you support or oppose the United States sending ground troops into Venezuela in order to control the country?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 21% 47% 3% 16% 27% 17% 22%
    Oppose 73 45 92 80 67 77 71
    DK/NA 6 7 5 4 7 6 7
    Source

  • 23. Would you support or oppose the United States taking military action to attack suspected illegal drug facilities in Mexico, if this meant acting without the permission of the Mexican government?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 37% 74% 11% 30% 48% 29% 38%
    Oppose 57 20 85 66 47 65 54
    DK/NA 5 5 4 5 5 5 8
    Source

  • 24. Would you support or oppose the United States taking military action to attack suspected illegal drug facilities in Colombia, if this meant acting without the permission of the Colombian government?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 36% 72% 8% 31% 48% 27% 39%
    Oppose 55 17 87 62 46 63 52
    DK/NA 9 11 5 7 7 10 9
    Source

  • 25. Would you support or oppose the United States trying to buy Greenland?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 37% 67% 9% 36% 50% 26% 40%
    Oppose 55 22 85 58 42 66 51
    DK/NA 8 12 5 6 8 8 9
    Source

  • 26. Would you support or oppose the United States trying to take Greenland by military force?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Support 9% 23% 1% 3% 11% 7% 11%
    Oppose 86 68 95 94 84 87 83
    DK/NA 6 9 4 3 5 7 6
    Source

  • 27. If protesters in Iran are killed while demonstrating against the Iranian government, do you think the United States should take military action against Iran, or should the U.S. not get involved?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Should 18% 35% 7% 11% 23% 14% 20%
    Should not 70 53 79 80 66 73 70
    DK/NA 12 12 14 9 11 13 10
    Source

  • 28. In general, if a president decides to take military action against another country, do you think they should first receive approval from Congress, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Yes/Should 70% 35% 95% 78% 63% 75% 66%
    No 24 54 2 18 28 22 30
    DK/NA 6 10 3 4 9 3 4
    Source

  • 29. In general, do you think the United States should: work with other nations to solve problems or work alone to solve problems?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Work with others 88% 81% 96% 89% 82% 92% 90%
    Work alone 7 13 3 6 12 3 4
    DK/NA 5 6 2 5 6 4 6
    Source

  • 30. Do you think it's in the national interest of the United States to expand its power in the western hemisphere, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Mltry Hshld
    Yes/Natl interest 38% 67% 14% 34% 53% 25% 43%
    No 52 24 76 58 38 64 48
    DK/NA 10 9 11 8 9 11 9
    Source

Quinnipac: Voters 51 – 42 Percent Oppose U.S. Joining Israel In Military Strikes On Iran’S Nuclear Sites, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Vast Majority Concerned U.S. Will Get Drawn Into A War With Iran

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  • 21. Thinking about the relationship between the United States and Israel, do you think the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, not supportive enough of Israel, or is the U.S. support of Israel about right?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Too supportive 42% 15% 63% 47% 42% 42%
    Not enough 5 6 3 9 3 7
    About right 45 75 21 38 49 40
    DK/NA 8 4 13 5 5 10
    Source

  • 22. Do you support or oppose Israel's military strikes against nuclear and military sites inside Iran?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Support 50% 80% 25% 46% 54% 46%
    Oppose 40 15 60 45 35 45
    DK/NA 10 5 15 9 11 9
    Source

  • 23. Do you support or oppose the United States joining Israel in military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Support 42% 81% 15% 35% 47% 38%
    Oppose 51 15 75 60 48 53
    DK/NA 7 4 10 5 5 8
    Source

  • 24. Do you think U.S. military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear program would make Americans safer or less safe?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Safer 42% 80% 13% 35% 50% 35%
    Less safe 50 14 76 58 44 55
    DK/NA 8 6 11 7 7 9
    Source

  • 25. How concerned are you about the possibility that the United States will get drawn into a war with Iran; very concerned, somewhat concerned, not so concerned, or not concerned at all?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Very concerned 44% 19% 68% 47% 33% 53%
    Somewhat concerned 34 43 29 32 37 31
    Not so concerned 13 20 2 14 15 11
    Not concerned at all 9 17 1 7 13 5
    Source

Timeline

Mar 5, 2025 – Trump sends a letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and, in a televised interview the next day, says he hopes Iran will negotiate “because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing” [9].

Jun 2025 – Israel and the United States launch a 12‑day war, striking Iranian nuclear and military facilities while diplomatic talks continue, demonstrating that “war can accompany talks” and shaping Tehran’s defensive posture [28].

Jul 2025 – The United States carries out Operation Midnight Hammer, a limited strike on Iranian nuclear sites after publicly setting a two‑week deadline, establishing a pattern of using tight timelines to pressure Tehran [2].

Jan 23, 2026 – Iran’s Supreme Leader orders a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, leaving at least 7,015 deaths reported by HRANA and thousands more according to other sources, intensifying domestic unrest and international condemnation [15][19].

Jan 24, 2026 – IRGC commander Gen. Mohammad Pakpour warns the United States and Israel that the Guard “has the finger on the trigger” as U.S. warships move toward the Middle East [18].

Jan 27, 2026 – A billboard in Tehran depicts the USS Abraham Lincoln in blood and quotes Hosea 8:7, while Trump tells Axios that the U.S. “has a big armada next to Iran, bigger than Venezuela” and that ships are positioned “just in case” [16][17].

Jan 31, 2026 – Trump signals a possible strike within 19 days, noting the “massive armada” and that Iran would be “very wise” to accept a deal; CENTCOM issues a warning that any unsafe IRGC behavior near U.S. forces could trigger escalation [14][13].

Feb 3, 2026 – An F‑35C from the USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down an Iranian Shahed‑139 drone 500 mi off Iran’s coast, and the White House says Trump retains “a range of options,” including a large‑scale strike, as diplomatic talks stall [12][12].

Feb 4, 2026 – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian orders “fair and equitable” talks, and the U.S. Navy downes another Iranian drone near the carrier, while the White House announces that envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Iranian officials in Turkey [11].

Feb 5, 2026 – Trump warns Supreme Leader Khamenei of “very hard” retaliation if Iran proceeds with a new nuclear site, and Iran confirms that nuclear talks will occur on Friday in Muscat, Oman [30].

Feb 6, 2026 – U.S. and Iranian negotiators begin nuclear talks in Muscat, with Trump calling the meeting “the ultimate chance” for Tehran, while the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group positions itself in the region to pressure Iran [29].

Feb 11, 2026 – After the June 2025 war and ongoing protests, Iran and the United States consider a second round of nuclear talks, with Trump threatening a strike over protest‑related killings and Iran halting enrichment while the IAEA reports a ~9,870 kg uranium stockpile [9].

Feb 15, 2026 – Trump threatens Iran strikes amid protests, and Israel’s Amir Avivi says Israel would join a U.S. attack; analysts map potential U.S. targets, warn of civilian risk, and note Trump’s framing of last year’s B‑2 bombing as a success [21][22].

Feb 17, 2026 – Iran temporarily closes the Strait of Hormuz for live‑fire drills, firing missiles into the water, while Trump says on Air Force One he will take part in talks and the Supreme Leader warns the U.S. “the strongest army…might receive a slap it cannot recover from” [8].

Feb 18, 2026 – The USS Gerald R Ford transits toward West Asia with three destroyers, joining the Lincoln carrier group; Geneva talks produce “guiding principles” but leave U.S. red‑line concerns unresolved [7].

Feb 19, 2026 – The United States deploys two aircraft carriers (USS Gerald R Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln) and a total of 12 warships, while Trump tells the world it will know within “probably 10 days” whether a deal is reached or military action follows; Britain blocks use of its bases for any U.S. strike [5][4].

Feb 20, 2026 – Trump says he is “considering a limited military strike on Iran” and gives a ten‑day deadline for a deal, while the Pentagon moves the largest Middle‑East naval and air buildup since 2003, including two carrier strike groups, ≈ 14 warships, and dozens of fighter jets; envoy Steve Witkoff notes Trump is “curious why Tehran has not capitulated” despite the buildup [2][3][6][1][26].

Feb 21, 2026 – U.S. forces shift to air‑and‑naval assets, avoiding large ground troops, as Geneva talks end with a “principle agreement”; satellite imagery shows 30 combat jets at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti base on Feb 18, rising to 59 by Feb 20, underscoring a rapid escalation of air power [27].

Feb 22, 2026 – Trump questions Iran’s lack of capitulation, saying he “doesn’t want to use the word ‘frustrated’ because he knows he has many alternatives,” while Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi signals a new Geneva meeting on Thursday and the IAEA reports Iran enriching uranium to 60 % — the highest level for a non‑NPT state [1][26].

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