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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.
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  • Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group sail in formation in the Arabian Sea while aircraft fly overhead, on February 6, 2026.
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  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gives a statement at the Ritz Hotel as he meets Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, on January 30, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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  • MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 14: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a key note speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. The conference, which brings together government leaders, security experts and defence ministers, is taking place at a time when the traditional western political and military alliance is facing rupture due to the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
    MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 14: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a key note speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. The conference, which brings together government leaders, security experts and defence ministers, is taking place at a time when the traditional western political and military alliance is facing rupture due to the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
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    MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 14: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a key note speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. The conference, which brings together government leaders, security experts and defence ministers, is taking place at a time when the traditional western political and military alliance is facing rupture due to the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) Source Full size
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  • Trump warns he's considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent
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  • Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war
    Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war
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Trump Sets 10‑15‑Day Deadline While Mulling Limited Strike On Feb 20 2026 President Donald Trump told reporters he is “considering” a limited military strike on Iran and gave Tehran 10‑15 days to present a deal, warning that “bad things” will follow if talks stall [1][3][4][5][9][10][11][12][14][15]. He emphasized a preference for diplomacy but kept the option of a strike open, noting the decision could be made within the next ten days [10][14]. The deadline aligns with his “Board of Peace” remarks that the world will see a deal or action in roughly ten days [12].

Iran Promises Draft Nuclear Agreement Within Days Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on “Morning Joe” that Tehran will finalize a draft nuclear accord in the next two‑to‑three days and hopes “real, serious negotiations” can start within a week [1][3][4][5][6][9][16]. He added Iran is “prepared for war and prepared for peace,” while also offering confidence‑building steps for sanctions relief [1][6]. Araghchi rejected the notion that a military solution exists for Iran’s nuclear program [6].

U.S. Deploys Largest Middle‑East Naval Force Since 2003 The Trump administration has moved the carrier strike group USS Gerald R. Ford, alongside USS Abraham Lincoln and dozens of destroyers, combat aircraft and hundreds of jets, from the Caribbean through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean, marking the biggest U.S. presence in West Asia in decades [1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][15]. Officials say the full complement of forces could be ready for action by mid‑March, with some assets potentially positioned for a weekend strike [10][15]. The buildup follows the June 2025 strikes, which the IAEA says left most enriched material intact [10].

Core Dispute Centers on Zero‑Enrichment and Missile Limits U.S. officials insist Iran must halt uranium enrichment entirely and curb its ballistic‑missile program, a “zero‑enrichment” demand that Tehran publicly denies having received [1][6][8][10][13]. Iran maintains it will not suspend enrichment or missile activities and calls the U.S. buildup “unnecessary and unhelpful” [6][16]. Both sides claim readiness for war if negotiations collapse [1][4][5][9].

Domestic Unrest and Regional Calculations Heighten Risk ISW recorded at least 26 death‑sentence verdicts and 20 anti‑regime protests across eight provinces on Feb 20, indicating severe internal pressure on Tehran [2][8][14]. Hezbollah analysts outline four possible Iranian‑aligned responses, from symbolic rockets to large‑scale missile/drone attacks on Israel [2][8]. In Washington, Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine filed a war‑powers resolution demanding congressional approval, while the UK barred use of its bases for any U.S. strike [4][5][12].

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Dec 12, 2025 – President Donald Trump tells reporters the United States will strike any new Iranian nuclear facility if Tehran restarts its program, citing the June 2025 U.S.–Israeli campaign that “destroyed” key enrichment sites and arguing Iran “missed the chance” to avoid war [18].

June 2025 – U.S. and Israeli forces conduct a 12‑day operation that demolishes several Iranian enrichment plants, crippling the country’s nuclear‑material production and prompting Tehran to halt enrichment temporarily [18].

July 2025 – Operation Midnight Hammer demonstrates Trump’s “deadline‑tactics” when the United States bombs Iranian nuclear facilities after the president announces a two‑week decision window, setting a precedent for future pressure [1].

2020 – The killing of Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad fails to trigger a regional war, reinforcing Trump’s belief that limited strikes can achieve strategic goals without broader conflict [8].

2018 – The United States withdraws from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), ending the previous diplomatic framework and heightening tensions over Iran’s nuclear program [15].

2015 – The JCPOA is signed, establishing limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile development, a baseline that Trump repeatedly demands be “much stricter” in current negotiations [15].

Jan 28, 2026 – Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies that Tehran has requested talks, insisting “this request does not exist on our side” and urging Washington to stop threatening war if it wants diplomacy [17].

Jan 29, 2026 – Trump weighs a “major new strike” on Iran after preliminary nuclear‑limit talks stall, posting on Truth Social that the next attack would be “far worse” than the summer strikes and signaling a public escalation [12].

Jan 30, 2026 – Trump claims Iran “prefers a deal over war” at a White House briefing, warning Tehran that its “window to negotiate is closing” and reiterating that “no nuclear, stop killing protesters” are the two conditions to avoid U.S. force [5]; the same day, Iran’s foreign minister says missile systems are off‑limits for any talks [11].

Feb 2, 2026 – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian orders the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, while the U.S. moves an aircraft‑carrier group toward West Asia as a “pressure” measure after a deadly crackdown on protests [24]; Turkey simultaneously seeks to convene U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials by week’s end [22].

Feb 3, 2026 – Iran signals it will negotiate only in a “threat‑free environment,” with President Pezeshkian directing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to pursue talks under those conditions, even as Trump threatens “tremendous force” and deploys the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln [4].

Feb 5, 2026 – Trump tells NBC that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be “very worried,” warning of imminent U.S. pressure while Iran showcases the long‑range Khorramshahr‑4 missile and threatens swift retaliation to any U.S. strike [10].

Feb 6, 2026 – Polls show Trump’s approval dip below 40 percent, and the administration schedules U.S.–Iran talks in Oman, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlining goals on nuclear limits, missiles, terrorism and human‑rights concerns [9].

Feb 11, 2026 – The United States and Iran consider a second round of nuclear talks after the June 2025 “12‑day war” and nationwide protests; Trump escalates military pressure, warning of a strike if Tehran responds to protest killings, while a March 5 2025 letter to Ayatollah Khamenei underscores his “terrible” threat [21].

Feb 16, 2026 – Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran’s “radical Shia clerics” hinder “real deals,” as the nuclear‑powered carrier USS Gerald R. Ford sails from the Caribbean to join USS Abraham Lincoln, marking the U.S.’s largest West‑Asia naval presence in decades [16].

Feb 17, 2026 – Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announces a “general agreement” with the United States on nuclear negotiations, laying groundwork for a draft text while insisting Tehran will not bargain on its ballistic‑missile program [15].

Feb 19, 2026 – Trump tells the world there is a “probably, 10‑day” window to see a deal or face U.S. action; the White House Situation Room briefs him on indirect Geneva talks that produce guiding principles but no resolution [3, 7]; U.S. forces, including the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, position for a possible weekend strike, while Congress members Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie plan a War Powers vote [3, 7, 14]; Britain blocks use of its bases for any U.S. operation [3]; and analysts note the U.S. buildup follows the June 2025 strikes [3].

Feb 20, 2026 – Trump says he is “considering” limited military action and gives Iran “10‑15 days” to present a draft deal, warning that “bad things” will happen if talks stall; Iran’s foreign minister promises a draft within two‑to‑three days and says Tehran is ready for both war and peace [1, 13, 19, 25]; the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford transits the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean, creating the largest U.S. Middle‑East deployment in decades [25]; a senior U.S. official expects full strike forces ready by mid‑March [26]; and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine files a war‑powers resolution demanding congressional authorization [19].

Feb 21, 2026 – Trump reiterates that limited strikes remain on the table while Iran’s foreign minister confirms a draft nuclear agreement will be ready in “the next two to three days,” adding that Tehran is prepared for “war or peace” [23]; Hezbollah analysts warn the group may intervene if a U.S./Israeli attempt to topple Tehran materializes, though its most likely response is a limited symbolic rocket strike [27]; the United States continues to build its largest West‑Asia military presence in decades, underscoring the high risk of escalation [23].

Mid‑March 2026 (planned) – U.S. senior officials project that the full complement of forces needed for a possible strike on Iran will be in place, signaling that a decisive military option could be executed at that time [26].

Late Feb 2026 – Early Mar 2026 (planned) – Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and other lawmakers push war‑powers resolutions to force congressional approval before any U.S. strike, reflecting bipartisan concern over unilateral action [19, 20].

Early Mar 2026 (planned) – The United States announces a conditions‑based withdrawal of its remaining bases in Syria over the next two months, reducing its regional footprint amid the Iran crisis [28].

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