In a significant escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that it would be 'wise' for Iran to reach a deal with the United States, warning of 'far worse' consequences, including military action, if negotiations fail. Recent reports indicate that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday, February 21, 2026, as the U.S. military is reportedly ready for possible strikes on Iran (BBC News, February 19, 2026; The Guardian, February 19, 2026). This warning comes amid ongoing indirect nuclear talks, where both sides recently agreed on 'guiding principles' for future discussions, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizing Iran's commitment to drafting a coherent framework to advance these talks (The Hindu, February 18, 2026).
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Trump Warns Iran of Military Action Amid Nuclear Talks in Geneva
President Trump warns Iran of 'far worse' consequences if negotiations fail, as military tensions rise with U.S. forces deployed and Iran conducting naval drills with Russia amid ongoing talks.
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Updated 7h agoWhite House says Iran would be ‘wise’ to take deal amid military buildupFEB 18, 11:44 PMRead →Iran says ‘good progress’ made in nuclear talks with US in GenevaFEB 18, 4:26 AMRead →US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talksFEB 17, 8:55 PMRead →Iran’s Khamenei maintains tough rhetoric with US despite nuclear talksFEB 17, 4:49 PMRead →Iran and US open second round of nuclear talks in SwitzerlandFEB 17, 10:09 AMRead →Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal saying he’ll be ‘indirectly’ involvedFEB 17, 7:29 AMRead →Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran nuclear talksFEB 17, 3:10 AMRead →Iran’s Araghchi arrives in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with USFEB 16, 7:40 AMRead →
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Updated 9h agoWhite House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikesFEB 18, 10:23 PMRead →UN nuclear watchdog chief warns Iran-US talks ‘don’t have much time’FEB 18, 10:17 PMRead →Iran ‘drafting framework to advance’ future US talks: FM tells IAEA chiefFEB 18, 2:36 PMRead →Khamenei says US ‘will not succeed’ in destroying Iran as talks startFEB 17, 1:05 PMRead →US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war loomsFEB 17, 5:46 AMRead →Iran foreign minister met IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talksFEB 16, 3:21 PMRead →Talks with US: Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on tableFEB 15, 11:22 PMRead →Iran FM heads to Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US: ministryFEB 15, 4:12 PMRead →
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Updated 9h agoIran to submit formal proposal to ease tensions with US after Geneva talks: officialFEB 18, 10:21 PMRead →Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with USFEB 17, 3:47 PMRead →US, Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war loomsFEB 17, 7:07 AMRead →Trump signals indirect role in high-stakes Iran nuclear negotiationsFEB 17, 1:47 AMRead →US-Iran talks: Netanyahu sceptical of deal without full nuclear dismantlingFEB 16, 12:13 AMRead →
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Updated 10h agoIran 'drafting framework' for US talks: FMFEB 18, 9:40 PMRead →Iran’s Guards begin drills in Hormuz StraitFEB 16, 4:19 PMRead →Iranian FM says he will meet IAEA director todayFEB 16, 3:48 AMRead →Iran signals flexibility ahead of Geneva round of N-talksFEB 15, 9:20 PMRead →Switzerland says Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next weekFEB 14, 12:46 PMRead →
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Updated 17h agoIran 'drafting framework to advance' future U.S. talks: FM tells IAEA chiefFEB 18, 2:06 PMRead →Agreement on guiding principles reached with U.S.: AraghchiFEB 17, 4:41 PMRead →Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran talksFEB 17, 4:46 AMRead →Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva for talks as IRGC begins live-fire drills near Strait of HormuzFEB 16, 4:35 PMRead →Iran meets U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of U.S. talksFEB 16, 12:33 PMRead →Iran Foreign Minister in Geneva for second round of U.S. talksFEB 16, 7:29 AMRead →Netanyahu says U.S. deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructureFEB 15, 10:42 PMRead →Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with U.S.: MinisterFEB 15, 10:53 AMRead →U.S., Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government saysFEB 14, 10:36 PMRead →Separate talks on Iran and Ukraine-Russia set for Tuesday in Geneva, source saysFEB 14, 2:23 AMRead →
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Updated 19h agoUS to stop Iran’s nuclear arms ambitions ‘one way or the other’: energy secretaryFEB 18, 11:52 AMRead →Iran FM says agreed with US ‘on guiding principles’ for dealFEB 17, 2:52 PMRead →Iran says US ‘more realistic’ on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz StraitFEB 16, 6:30 PMRead →Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with USFEB 15, 2:36 PMRead →Iran open to nuclear deal compromises if US discusses lifting sanctions, minister tells BBCFEB 15, 8:30 AMRead →Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next weekFEB 14, 5:30 PMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoIran, US agree on principles but gaps remain in nuclear talksFEB 18, 7:30 AMRead →Trump warns Iran of consequences in Geneva talksFEB 17, 4:45 PMRead →Trump signals indirect role in US Iran nuclear talksFEB 17, 6:45 AMRead →Iran signals willingness to compromise on nuclear deal with USFEB 15, 10:00 AMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoIran tempts Trump with ‘trillion-dollar’ nuclear deal pitchFEB 18, 4:37 AMRead →Trump predicts Iran nuclear deal, warns of ‘consequences’ ahead of talksFEB 17, 1:14 AMRead →Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva for second round of high-stakes talks with USFEB 15, 10:20 PMRead →US-Iran talks to be held in Geneva next week, hosted by OmanFEB 14, 6:10 PMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoIran-US talks: agreement reached on ‘guiding principles’ after ‘constructive’ meeting, Tehran saysFEB 17, 2:51 PMRead →The patience and the poker face: Iran’s wily diplomat set to face the US in nuclear talksFEB 16, 8:10 PMRead →Nobody knows what would follow regime change in Iran – but what happened in 1979 offers some pointers | Jason BurkeFEB 15, 6:00 AMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoIran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held latest round of indirect talks with USFEB 17, 2:29 PMRead →Iranian state TV says Iran has begun nuclear negotiations in GenevaFEB 17, 10:29 AMRead →Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of US talksFEB 16, 12:29 PMRead →Iran’s top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency saysFEB 15, 7:25 PMRead →Iran’s top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency saysFEB 15, 4:29 PMRead →US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss gov. saysFEB 14, 7:50 PMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoFormer deputy special envoy for Iran discusses US-Iran nuclear talksFEB 17, 11:48 AMRead →US and Iran to meet for second round of nuclear talksFEB 17, 11:48 AMRead →U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in GenevaFEB 17, 7:01 AMRead →US and Iran head to Geneva to continue talks on Iran's nuclear program. What to knowFEB 16, 9:42 AMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoIran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in GenevaFEB 17, 11:31 AMRead →Iran says US 'more realistic' on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz StraitFEB 16, 12:24 PMRead →Netanyahu says any US-Iran deal must dismantle Tehran’s nuclear infrastructureFEB 16, 1:18 AMRead →Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, minister tells BBCFEB 15, 2:21 AMRead →Iran says regional countries can resolve issues together, rejects need for external guardianshipFEB 14, 7:50 AMRead →
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Updated 2 days agoUS and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in GenevaFEB 17, 6:42 AMRead →Iran’s Araghchi meets IAEA Chief in Geneva ahead of critical nuclear talks with USFEB 16, 11:28 AMRead →Iran must dismantle nuclear enrichment infrastructure, Netanyahu demandsFEB 16, 5:30 AMRead →Iran wants US nuclear agreement that benefits both sidesFEB 15, 4:00 PMRead →
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