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February 17, 2026

‘Make A Deal Or Face Fallout’: Trump’s Stark Message To Tehran

The CSR Journal Magazine

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran ahead of crucial nuclear negotiations scheduled in Geneva, reiterating that failure to reach an agreement would bring serious consequences for Tehran.

Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump confirmed that he would participate in the diplomatic process indirectly and described the upcoming talks as “very important.” He said Iran remains a tough negotiating partner but argued that its leadership had missed earlier opportunities for a deal.

Military Pressure Behind Diplomatic Push

Trump credited recent US military action with forcing Iran back to the negotiating table. Referring to Operation Midnight Hammer, he said American B-2 bombers targeted key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, weakening Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.

“They want to make a deal. We have peace in the Middle East,” Trump said, while acknowledging that isolated tensions may persist. He insisted that the strikes prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, claiming the country could have achieved that capability within a month otherwise.

Iran had strongly condemned the strikes when they occurred in June 2025, calling them violations of international law and the United Nations Charter. The operation marked a sharp escalation following earlier rounds of diplomacy in Oman and Italy that failed to produce a breakthrough.

High Stakes Talks In Geneva

Despite the confrontation, Washington and Tehran are now expected to resume negotiations in Switzerland, raising hopes of a potential revival of nuclear diplomacy. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are slated to represent American interests at the talks.

Trump expressed cautious optimism that Iran’s leadership would be “more reasonable,” pointing to economic strain and political pressure inside the country. He maintained that military force had reshaped the geopolitical landscape and created conditions for renewed dialogue.

The Geneva meeting is widely viewed as a critical moment for regional stability, with the outcome likely to influence security dynamics across the Middle East and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme.

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