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Tehran Prepares Counterproposal as Trump Weighs Limited Strikes on Iran
Iran plans to submit a nuclear counterproposal within days amid U.S. military options, while Tehran seeks guarantees for peaceful enrichment and sanctions relief.
- On Feb 20, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said a draft counterproposal could be ready within two or three days, while President Donald Trump said he was 'considering' a limited strike and added, `They better negotiate a fair deal.`
- Faced with a U.S. military presence in the Middle East, the White House has insisted Iran cannot have nuclear weapons or enrich uranium, giving Tehran a 10 to 15 day deadline.
- After Geneva talks, Abbas Araqchi said `What we are now talking about is how to make sure that Iran's nuclear program, including enrichment, is peaceful and would remain peaceful forever`, though no deal was imminent.
- Two U.S. officials said military planning is advanced, including targeting individuals or leadership change, while Iranian leaders warned of aggressive responses and United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric expressed concern about heightened rhetoric.
- Polling data indicates nearly 80% worry about a wider war, including 60% of Republican voters, and a Quinnipiac survey found Seventy percent oppose U.S. involvement even if protesters were killed.
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AlKhaleej TodayIran says nuclear counterproposal coming soon as Trump weighs limited military strikes
TEHRAN, Feb 21 — Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while US President Donald Trump said he was considering limited military strikes.Two US officials told Reuters that US military planning on Iran had reached an advanced stage, with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing leadership c…
On Brink of Possible U.S. Strikes, Iran Signals a Counteroffer
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, announced he would have a draft counterproposal ready in the next few days after recent nuclear talks with the U. S. This comes as President Donald Trump indicated he might consider limited military strikes to put pressure on Iran for a nuclear deal. U. S. military planning against Iran is […] The post On Brink of Possible U.S. Strikes, Iran Signals a Counteroffer appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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