WASHINGTON
President Donald Trump warned Friday that limited military strikes against Iran are possible, even as Tehran’s top diplomat said a proposed nuclear deal could be ready within days.
Asked whether the U.S. might take limited action while negotiations continue, Trump told reporters, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”
Hours later, he delivered a sharper message: Iran “better negotiate a fair deal.”
The comments came as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a TV interview that his country expects to finalize a draft deal in “the next two to three days” to send to Washington. He later told MSNBC that “real, serious negotiations” could begin within a week.
The dueling signals reflect mounting tensions between the longtime adversaries.
The Trump administration is pushing for major concessions from Iran while simultaneously building up the largest U.S. military presence in the Middle East in decades, with more warships and aircraft en route.
For now, both sides insist they want a deal—even as the president openly contemplates bombing.
By James Kisoo
