Iran deal prospects will be clear within 10 days, Trump says as military buildup grows

February 19, 2026

TL;DR

Donald Trump estimates a decision on a nuclear deal with Iran will be made in approximately 10 days.
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East with a second carrier strike group heading to the region.
US envoys met Iranian officials in Geneva to discuss Iran's nuclear enrichment program.
Iran is expected to respond to US demands to abandon enrichment within two weeks.
The military buildup provides the US with the capacity for a wide-ranging bombing campaign against Iran.
Experts note Iran's potential to theoretically produce nuclear weapons if uranium is further enriched.
Israel is urging the US to focus on Iran's ballistic missile program.
Iran has threatened to retaliate against US warships.
The US is enhancing air defense systems in the region to counter potential Iranian missile attacks.

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