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Trump considers limited strike on Iran as nuclear deadline nears

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As of February 2026, President Trump has confirmed he is considering "limited strikes" against Iran as a deadline for nuclear negotiations approaches. This escalation follows a year of intense military and diplomatic pressure aimed at forcing Tehran into a new, more restrictive nuclear agreement.

On February 19, Trump set a firm ultimatum, stating that Iran has 10 to 15 days "maximum" to reach a "meaningful" deal or face "unfortunate" consequences.

The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East, including the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike groups, along with additional fighter jets and destroyers.

Despite the military threats, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a draft proposal could be finalized within days following recent indirect talks in Geneva.

The U.S. is demanding "zero enrichment" of uranium and the total dismantlement of facilities like Natanz and Fordow. Iran maintains that its right to peaceful enrichment is non-negotiable.

The current tension follows a brief but intense conflict in mid-2025:

Operation Midnight Hammer (June 2025): Following a previous failed deadline, the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on three major Iranian nuclear enrichment sites.

Outcome: A leaked DIA report at the time estimated the strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by roughly two years, though Tehran eventually resumed enrichment activities, leading to the current standoff.

Top Democrats in the House and Senate are urging the administration to seek congressional approval before any further strikes, warning that a "limited" attack could escalate into a wider, more disruptive regional war.

Global oil prices have surged roughly 5% over the past week as traders weigh the risk of conflict disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Stock investors are bracing for a potential U.S. strike against Iran, with oil prices rising and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling more than 260 points on Thursday, February 19, 2026, due to anxiety over a possible military conflict. Analysts note that the market is actively pricing in the risk that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil thoroughfare, amid a significant U.S. military buildup.

 Iran has recently held military drills with Russia to signal solidarity, while Russian officials have warned against strikes that could endanger their experts currently working in Iranian facilities.

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