Trump orders massive buildup of naval forces in Middle East, leading to fears of an imminent war
Iran’s foreign minister has said he expects to have a draft counterproposal ready within days after nuclear talks with the US this week, while Donald Trump said he was considering limited military strikes.
The US president has ordered a massive buildup of naval forces in the Middle East, including repositioning aircraft carriers and other warships, leading to fears of an imminent war. But it is not clear if the military movements are intended as an intimidation tactic to pressure Iran to make concessions on its nuclear programme.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/21/iran-nuclear-counterproposal-us-strikes-threat
Author : Oliver Holmes and agencies
Publish date : 2026-02-21 10:39:00
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