Trump Considers Limited Military Strike on Iran Amid Nuclear Negotiations
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Trump Considers Limited Military Strike on Iran Amid Nuclear Negotiations

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President Donald Trump is contemplating a limited military strike on Iran to pressure Tehran into a nuclear agreement, as U.S. military presence in the Middle East increases.

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he is considering a limited military strike on Iran to pressure its leaders into agreeing to a deal aimed at curbing the country's nuclear program. When asked by a reporter at the White House if he was contemplating such action, Trump responded, "I guess I can say I am considering that."

This development follows recent reports indicating that the U.S. military has been bolstering its presence in the Middle East. The deployment includes additional jet fighters and support aircraft, resulting in the largest concentration of U.S. air power in the region since 2003.

On Thursday, Trump suggested that a decision regarding Iran would be made within the next 10 to 15 days, warning that "bad things will happen" if an agreement is not reached.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Tehran is preparing a draft of a potential agreement to present to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in the coming days. Araghchi emphasized that military action would complicate negotiations and could have disastrous consequences for the region and the international community.

The United States and its European allies have expressed concerns that Iran is advancing toward the development of nuclear weapons, an allegation that Iran has consistently denied. Recent talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland have been described as making progress, though significant details remain unresolved.

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BBC

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