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Trump's Reasoning Remains Unclear as He Moves Closer to War with Iran.
U.S. military ready for potential Iran strikes amid stalled nuclear talks; President Trump weighs options with possible action this weekend, officials say.
- On Feb 19, President Donald Trump warned the Islamic Republic of Iran it has 10 to 15 days to avert potential military action before the International Atomic Energy Agency board meets March 2 in Vienna.
- IAEA inspectors report Iran's near‑bomb‑grade uranium stockpile unverified for more than eight months, while uranium enrichment remains disputed, Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.
- President Trump said on Feb 19 aboard Air Force One that the US is amassing forces in the Middle East and a draft deal may be ready in the next two, three days.
- Brent crude jumped above US$71 a barrel and was on course for a 5% weekly gain while the US dollar headed for its best week since November amid tensions.
- Chinese, Russian and Iranian officials published a rare joint photo with IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi on February 19, as Beijing's envoy Mr Li Song and former IAEA official Tariq Rauf warned of concerns over potential use of force.
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