US EditionTehran Prepares Counterproposal as Trump Weighs Limited Strikes on Iran
Iran plans to submit a nuclear deal draft after Geneva talks as U.S. President Trump considers limited strikes amid the largest U.S. military buildup in the region since 2003.
- On Feb 20, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said a draft counterproposal could be ready within two or three days, while President Donald Trump said he was 'considering' a limited strike and added, `They better negotiate a fair deal.`
- Faced with a U.S. military presence in the Middle East, the White House has insisted Iran cannot have nuclear weapons or enrich uranium, giving Tehran a 10 to 15 day deadline.
- After Geneva talks, Abbas Araqchi said `What we are now talking about is how to make sure that Iran's nuclear program, including enrichment, is peaceful and would remain peaceful forever`, though no deal was imminent.
- Two U.S. officials said military planning is advanced, including targeting individuals or leadership change, while Iranian leaders warned of aggressive responses and United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric expressed concern about heightened rhetoric.
- Polling data indicates nearly 80% worry about a wider war, including 60% of Republican voters, and a Quinnipiac survey found Seventy percent oppose U.S. involvement even if protesters were killed.
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Iran is currently facing double pressure – on the international stage due to negotiations over its nuclear program and at home due to renewed student protests. While Tehran offers the US a compromise on uranium enrichment, the US president is considering possible military action, and tensions are also rising on the streets of Iranian cities.
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