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Trump Considers Iran Strike Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks

2/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump weighs a strike against Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Military readiness is high.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ruled out concessions on missile programs.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urges action and supports regime change in Iran.
Diplomacy continues despite skepticism about Iran's willingness to negotiate.

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U.S. President Donald Trump weighs a strike against Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Military readiness is high.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ruled out concessions on missile programs.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urges action and supports regime change in Iran.
Diplomacy continues despite skepticism about Iran's willingness to negotiate.