President Donald Trump warned on Friday (February 20, 2026) that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country's top diplomat said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the United States.
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In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, Mr. Trump said, “I guess I can say I am considering that.” Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a TV interview that his country was planning to finalise a draft deal in “the next two to three days” to send to Washington.
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“I don't think it takes long, perhaps, in a matter of a week or so, we can start real, serious negotiations on the text and come to a conclusion,” Mr. Araghchi said on MSNOW's “Morning Joe” show.
