President Trump acknowledged Friday he's contemplating limited military strikes on Iran while Tehran's foreign minister says a nuclear agreement draft could be ready within days. The comments come amid escalating tensions as the U.S. has deployed its largest Middle East military presence in decades.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump acknowledged Friday that he’s contemplating limited military action against Iran, even as Tehran’s foreign minister indicated a nuclear agreement could be finalized within days.
When asked by reporters whether the United States might pursue limited military strikes while diplomatic negotiations continue, Trump responded, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told television interviewers that Tehran plans to complete a draft agreement “in the next two to three days” before sending it to Washington.
The contrasting messages highlight growing tensions between the two nations as the Trump administration demands concessions from Iran. The U.S. has assembled its most substantial military deployment in the Middle East in decades, with additional naval vessels and aircraft en route to the region.
Both Washington and Tehran have indicated their readiness for military conflict should diplomatic efforts regarding Iran’s nuclear program collapse. Recent indirect negotiations have shown minimal apparent advancement.
The standoff reflects the longstanding adversarial relationship between the two countries, with military preparations intensifying even as diplomatic channels remain active.
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