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Trump Gives Himself “10 Days” to Decide on Iran

Published February 19, 2026, 17:01
Trump Gives Himself “10 Days” to Decide on Iran

US President Donald Trump stated that he is giving himself “10 days” to decide whether an agreement with Iran is possible, hoping for a “substantial” deal to avoid “bad things”. Simultaneously, the US is deploying a strong air and naval force in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran with a “response they can’t even imagine” if it attacks Israel. France is urging Washington and Tehran to continue negotiations, considering diplomacy as the only way to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon in the long term. Russia stated it is ready to accept enriched uranium from Iran if an agreement is reached. The situation in the region is tense, with increasing military movements and threats, while diplomacy remains the only hope for avoiding further escalation.