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Geneva Today
By the People, for the People
Trump Warns of Possible Limited Strikes as Iran Diplomat Says Deal is Imminent
Tensions escalate as both sides signal readiness for war if nuclear talks fail
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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President Donald Trump has warned that limited military strikes against Iran are possible, even as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the United States. The tensions between the longtime adversaries have ramped up as the Trump administration pushes for concessions from Iran and has built up the largest U.S. military presence in the Middle East in decades.
Why it matters
The potential for limited U.S. strikes against Iran raises the stakes in the ongoing nuclear negotiations, which have been deadlocked for years. Both countries have signaled they are prepared for war if the talks fail, heightening concerns about a potential military conflict between the longtime adversaries.
The details
Araghchi said Iran is planning to finalize a draft deal in 'the next two to three days' to then send to Washington, and that he believes 'in a matter of a week or so, we can start real, serious negotiations on the text and come to a conclusion.' However, the talks have been deadlocked for years, and Iran has refused to discuss wider U.S. and Israeli demands that it scale back its missile program and sever ties to armed groups. Araghchi also said his American counterparts have not asked for zero enrichment of uranium as part of the latest round of talks, contradicting what U.S. officials have said.
- The latest round of indirect nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran took place this week in Geneva.
- Trump said a day earlier that he believes 10 to 15 days is 'enough time' for Iran to reach a deal.
The players
Donald Trump
The President of the United States who has warned that limited military strikes against Iran are possible.
Abbas Araghchi
The Iranian Foreign Minister who said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the United States.
What they’re saying
“I don't think it takes long, perhaps, in a matter of a week or so, we can start real, serious negotiations on the text and come to a conclusion.”
— Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister (MSNOW's 'Morning Joe' show)
“We are prepared for war, and we are prepared for peace.”
— Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister (MSNOW's 'Morning Joe' show)
“What we are now talking about is how to make sure that Iran's nuclear program, including enrichment, is peaceful and will remain peaceful forever.”
— Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister (MSNOW's 'Morning Joe' show)
What’s next
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The takeaway
The potential for limited U.S. strikes against Iran raises the stakes in the ongoing nuclear negotiations, which have been deadlocked for years. Both countries have signaled they are prepared for war if the talks fail, heightening concerns about a potential military conflict between the longtime adversaries.
