Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US
Al Jazeera
February 19, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran, stating that Tehran has approximately 10 days to reach a meaningful agreement with Washington or face further military strikes. Speaking at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, DC, Trump emphasized that without a deal, "bad things" could transpire. He linked recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran to the ceasefire in Gaza, claiming these moves created conditions for regional peace.
Trump’s comments come amid ongoing indirect talks between the US and Iran, which resumed last month after a hiatus following the June 2023 strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. While Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported progress in Geneva, stating that both sides reached broad agreement on guiding principles, significant hurdles remain. The Trump administration insists on limiting Iran’s missile arsenal and opposes
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/19/2026