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  • In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Jared Kushner hold a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (R) in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, opened in Geneva on February 26, a diplomatic source told AFP. (Photo by Omani Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / OMANI FOREIGN MINISTRY” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
    In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Jared Kushner hold a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (R) in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, opened in Geneva on February 26, a diplomatic source told AFP. (Photo by Omani Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / OMANI FOREIGN MINISTRY” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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    In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Jared Kushner hold a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (R) in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, opened in Geneva on February 26, a diplomatic source told AFP. (Photo by Omani Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / OMANI FOREIGN MINISTRY” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS Source Full size
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  • Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the US and Iran had shown "openness to new and creative ideas" after meeting Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
    Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the US and Iran had shown "openness to new and creative ideas" after meeting Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
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    Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the US and Iran had shown "openness to new and creative ideas" after meeting Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff (Foreign Ministry of Oman) Source Full size
  • U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
    U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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    U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Source Full size
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.
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    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City. 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
  • Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the US and Iran had shown "openness to new and creative ideas" after meeting Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
    Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the US and Iran had shown "openness to new and creative ideas" after meeting Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
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    Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the US and Iran had shown "openness to new and creative ideas" after meeting Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff (Foreign Ministry of Oman) Source Full size
  • USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, left Souda Bay in Crete on Thursday
    USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, left Souda Bay in Crete on Thursday
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    USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, left Souda Bay in Crete on Thursday (Reuters) Source Full size
  • The indirect talks are taking place at the Omani ambassador's residence in Geneva
    The indirect talks are taking place at the Omani ambassador's residence in Geneva
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    The indirect talks are taking place at the Omani ambassador's residence in Geneva (AFP) Source Full size
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran "will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon"
    Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran "will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon"
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    Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran "will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon" (Reuters) Source Full size
  • In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Jared Kushner hold a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (R) in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, opened in Geneva on February 26, a diplomatic source told AFP. (Photo by Omani Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / OMANI FOREIGN MINISTRY” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
    In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Jared Kushner hold a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (R) in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, opened in Geneva on February 26, a diplomatic source told AFP. (Photo by Omani Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / OMANI FOREIGN MINISTRY” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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    In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Jared Kushner hold a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi (R) in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, opened in Geneva on February 26, a diplomatic source told AFP. (Photo by Omani Foreign Ministry / AFP via Getty Images) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / OMANI FOREIGN MINISTRY” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS Source Full size
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.
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    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City. Source Full size
  • U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
    U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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    U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Source Full size
  • 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
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  • Le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien, Abbas Araghtchi, à gauche, et son homologue omanais, Badr Al-Boussaïdi, à droite, à Genève, en Suisse, jeudi 26 février 2026. Photo diffusée par le ministère des affaires étrangères iranien.MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/AFP
    Le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien, Abbas Araghtchi, à gauche, et son homologue omanais, Badr Al-Boussaïdi, à droite, à Genève, en Suisse, jeudi 26 février 2026. Photo diffusée par le ministère des affaires étrangères iranien.MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/AFP
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    Le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien, Abbas Araghtchi, à gauche, et son homologue omanais, Badr Al-Boussaïdi, à droite, à Genève, en Suisse, jeudi 26 février 2026. Photo diffusée par le ministère des affaires étrangères iranien.MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/AFP (MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/AFP) Source Full size
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  • La délégation iranienne chargée des négociations à Genève, où se tiennent les pourparlers avec les Etats-Unis, le 26 février 2026.MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/WANA
    La délégation iranienne chargée des négociations à Genève, où se tiennent les pourparlers avec les Etats-Unis, le 26 février 2026.MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/WANA
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    La délégation iranienne chargée des négociations à Genève, où se tiennent les pourparlers avec les Etats-Unis, le 26 février 2026.MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/WANA (MINISTÈRE IRANIEN DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES/WANA) Source Full size

Geneva Nuclear Talks End With No Deal but Notable Progress Indirect negotiations on Feb 26‑27 in Geneva, mediated by Oman’s Badr Albusaidi, were described as “significant progress” by the Omani minister and “good progress” by Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, yet no final agreement was reached. Both sides agreed to move to technical‑level talks in Vienna within a week, where the IAEA will oversee further discussions. The United States pressed for dismantling Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sites and for the return of enriched uranium, while Tehran insisted on retaining enrichment rights and sanctions relief [3][4][5][9][10].

U.S. Military Presence Reaches Largest Post‑2003 Buildup The Pentagon positioned two carrier strike groups (USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln), dozens of destroyers, and a fleet of F‑22, F‑35, A‑10 and refueling aircraft at bases in Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Crete, marking the biggest air‑naval concentration since the 2003 Iraq invasion. Satellite imagery also showed 11 F‑22s deployed to an Israeli base and thousands of troops stationed across the region. This buildup underscores Washington’s leverage in the negotiations and its readiness for a limited strike [1][3][5][7][10][20].

Trump Weighs Limited Strike While Vice President Rules Out Prolonged War President Trump has publicly threatened a “limited military action” to pressure Tehran if a deal does not materialize, though he has not specified exact conditions. Vice President JD Vance told the Washington Post there is “no chance” the United States will become entangled in a years‑long Middle East conflict. Senate leaders such as John Thune, Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham have urged a hardline stance, creating a visible split within the administration over the preferred path [1][2][5][11][14][17].

Iran Maintains Enrichment Program and Offers Conditional Freeze Tehran reiterated its right to peaceful nuclear energy, refusing to halt uranium enrichment and demanding broader sanctions relief; it proposed a temporary freeze linked to a regional consortium and partial uranium dilution. U.S. negotiators, citing the Wall Street Journal, continue to demand full dismantlement of the three main enrichment facilities and the hand‑over of all highly enriched uranium. State Department spokesman Marco Rubio claimed Iran is not currently enriching, a point Tehran disputes, highlighting a core disagreement in the talks [3][4][5][6][8][9][12].

Regional Actors Prepare for Escalation Amid Diplomatic Uncertainty Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi will meet Vice President Vance to discuss the nuclear deal, while Jordan’s government refused to allow its bases to launch attacks on Iran. Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia warned it would target Iraqi Kurdistan if the KRG supports a U.S. or Israeli strike, and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated attacks on Israeli positions. Oil markets reacted with Brent crude hovering around $70 a barrel as Iran briefly halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts note Iran’s rapid missile‑production rebound as a growing threat [1][4][5][6][13][15][20].

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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

Timeline

June 2025 – The United States and Israel launch “bunker‑buster” strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, setting Iran’s nuclear program back roughly two years and prompting Tehran to halt enrichment activities [15].

July 2025 – Operation Midnight Hammer hits Iranian nuclear facilities after the White House publicly discusses negotiations, illustrating a pattern of using tight timelines to pressure Tehran [3].

Jan 2, 2026 – President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social that the United States will “come to Iran’s rescue” if protesters are shot, declaring the U.S. “locked and loaded” but noting no troop movements have occurred [25].

Jan 15, 2026 – Experts say the U.S. weapons stockpile remains powerful despite recent drawdowns, with air‑defence interceptors and other munitions depleted but overall capability still strong [24].

Jan 21, 2026 – In a NewsNation interview, Trump warns that any Iranian attack will be met with a response that will “wipe the Iranian regime off the face of the Earth,” echoing his earlier threats after the Soleimani killing [23].

Jan 24, 2026 – IRGC commander Gen. Mohammad Pakpour tells Nournews the corps is “more ready than ever, finger on the trigger,” urging the U.S. and Israel to avoid miscalculation [21].

Jan 24, 2026 – A senior Iranian official warns that a collapse of Iran’s government would benefit Israel, urging diplomacy over military confrontation [22].

Jan 27, 2026 – Trump tells Axios that the U.S. navy fields a “big armada” next to Iran, larger than the force deployed near Venezuela, signaling a possible intervention [20].

Jan 30, 2026 – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will join “meaningful, logical and fair” nuclear talks but will not accept any imposed terms, rejecting negotiations under threat [17].

Jan 30, 2026 – Iranian academics warn that a U.S. attack would deepen economic hardship and insecurity, likening it to past wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Yemen [18].

Jan 31, 2026 – CENTCOM warns Iran’s IRGC that any “unsafe behavior” near U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger escalation, citing overflights and high‑speed boat approaches [16].

Feb 3, 2026 – An F‑35C from the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down an Iranian Shahed‑139 drone approaching the ship in the Arabian Sea, preventing damage to the carrier [14].

Feb 3, 2026 – Iran’s president orders Foreign Minister Masoud Pezeshkian to open U.S. negotiations, ending a long‑standing refusal to talk under pressure [15].

Feb 5, 2026 – In an NBC interview, Trump tells Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the U.S. is aware of Iran’s new nuclear site and will respond “very hard” to any aggression [30].

Feb 6, 2026 – U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Iran’s chief diplomat Abbas Araghchi meet in Muscat, Oman, to launch final nuclear‑program discussions, while the U.S. pushes to add missile and regional‑influence issues [29].

Feb 18, 2026 – Thirteen U.S. warships, including the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, arrive in West Asia, creating a force capable of a sustained campaign against Iran [11].

Feb 18, 2026 – Leaked briefings list six indicators of imminent conflict, noting a likely week‑long, all‑out operation, expanded carrier fleet, and Iran’s fortification of nuclear sites [12].

Feb 19, 2026 – Trump gives the world a ten‑day deadline, saying the world will see “whether the United States reaches a nuclear agreement with Iran or resorts to military action” within that window [5].

Feb 19, 2026 – The United States moves a second aircraft‑carrier strike group toward the Gulf, maintaining pressure on Tehran while negotiations remain “very far apart” on key points [10].

Feb 20, 2026 – Trump tells reporters he is “considering a limited military strike on Iran” and will know within the “next, probably, 10 days” if a deal or action will occur [3].

Feb 20, 2026 – At a Board of Peace meeting, Trump delivers an ultimatum that mixes diplomatic language with the possibility of a new U.S. air campaign, echoing his contradictory foreign‑policy impulses [4].

Feb 21, 2026 – Iran’s retaliation playbook warns that closing the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global recession, with missile and drone arsenals ready to disrupt oil flows [9].

Feb 21, 2026 – After Geneva talks, the United States shifts to an unprecedented air‑and‑naval buildup, deploying 30 combat jets to Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti base and nearly doubling aircraft numbers within two days [27].

Feb 22, 2026 – In a Fox News interview, Steve Witkoff says President Trump is “curious” why Iran has not capitulated despite U.S. naval pressure and a growing sea‑and‑air presence [2].

Feb 22, 2026 – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signals a new Geneva meeting on Thursday to work on “elements of an agreement” focused on the nuclear programme, while the U.S. also wants to discuss missiles and regional support [26].

Feb 23, 2026 – Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi reports “significant progress” in Geneva talks, announcing that technical‑level discussions will take place next week in Vienna [1].

Feb 24, 2026 – IRGC ground forces conduct “shore‑to‑sea fire” drills near the Strait of Hormuz, testing drones, new missile systems and electronic‑warfare scenarios at Bandar Abbas [7].

Feb 25, 2026 – Iran signs a December 2025 contract for 500 Russian Verba MANPADS and moves toward purchasing Chinese CM‑302 anti‑ship missiles, while student protests spread from universities to schools across the country [7].

Feb 26, 2026 – Trump pivots to nuclear negotiations on Jan 29, after earlier “locked and loaded” warnings, and the United States continues its largest West‑Asia military buildup since 2003 [6].

Feb 26, 2026 – Technical‑level nuclear talks are slated for the first week of March in Vienna, following the “significant progress” reported in Geneva [1].

Feb 26, 2026 – Congressional leaders plan a War Powers Act vote on the Iran issue, though odds of passage remain low [5].

Feb 26, 2026 – The United States prepares to deploy additional Patriot and THAAD missile‑defence systems to the region to counter potential Iranian retaliation [23].

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