US EditionWhite House Presses Iran to Make Deal, While Ramping up Military Presence
Diplomacy remains the preferred option as a second round of talks in Geneva shows progress; Iran to submit proposals within two weeks amid rising tensions.
- On February 19, 2026, the White House urged Iran to strike a nuclear deal, saying it `would be very wise` to make a deal as diplomacy remains President Donald Trump's first option, Karoline Leavitt said.
- A second round of Omani-mediated talks in Geneva concluded on Tuesday, focused on Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran expected to offer more detailed proposals within two weeks.
- The US has positioned the USS Abraham Lincoln about 700 kilometres from Iran with nearly 80 aircraft and ordered a second carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, expected within three weeks.
- Iran staged maritime drills in the Strait of Hormuz, responding with live-fire exercises and prompting Poland to order citizens to leave amid a January crackdown killing thousands.
- Leavitt cautioned that talks have yielded some progress but remain very far apart on some issues, while President Donald Trump warned Iran it has about 10 days to make a meaningful deal and senior national security advisers have discussed strike options.
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The increase in military presence and the tension rhetoric leave a narrow way to reach an agreement that allows both sides to preserve appearances
US President Donald Trump says Iran "has to make a meaningful nuclear deal with the United States".
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'Wise for Iran to make a deal': US Press Secretary amid Trump's military buildup in Middle East
Notably, the second round of talks between Iran and the US over the former's disputed nuclear programme concluded on Tuesday in Geneva. Talking about the outcome, a US official said progress has been made in this regard and that a lot is still left to be discussed between the two countries.
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