On Monday (23 February 2026), thousands of people in Iran received a message in Persian language from an unknown number on their mobile phones, in which it was written, ‘The American President is a man of action. Wait and see. Iran International News Agency gave this information quoting government media. This development has happened at a time when US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against the Tehran regime and has made large-scale military deployment in view of possible military action in the Middle East.

President Trump has said that he is considering a military attack on Iran. However, the next talks related to the issue are to be held between the two countries on Thursday (26 February 2026) in Geneva. According to an AFP report, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS on Sunday (23 February 2026) that any kind of obstruction regarding the nuclear program will not be tolerated. He also made it clear that Tehran will not bow down to American military pressure. Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Lebanon has evacuated dozens of employees as a precautionary measure in view of possible regional developments.

Iran’s warning to America

Iran has warned America that any attack will be responded to. Tehran says it is drafting a deal on its nuclear program and will soon submit the proposal to mediators. Iran claims that its nuclear program is only for civilian use, while Western countries consider it a step towards building nuclear weapons.

Internal opposition and dissatisfaction spread in Iran

Students in Iran have started fresh protests against Islamic rule. Anti-government slogans were raised in universities with the beginning of the new session. In a video viral on social media, students at a university in Tehran were seen burning the flag adopted after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The protesters raised slogans like Down with the Islamic Republic. Earlier, the protests that reached their peak in January were suppressed by security forces through violent action. According to the American human rights organization HRANA, more than 7,000 people died in these protests, although the Iranian government confirms about 3,000 deaths and blames foreign forces for the violence.

Why Iran-America become tension for the world

Amidst fears of a possible US-Iran war, many countries have advised their citizens to leave Iran. India also issued an advisory on Monday along with Sweden, Serbia, Poland and Australia advising its citizens to remain vigilant and consider leaving the country. The European Union has also appealed for a diplomatic solution before talks. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, ‘We do not need another war in the region. This is the time to find a diplomatic solution.

US President Donald Trump may allow Iran to continue nuclear enrichment, provided Tehran assures that it will not leave any possible path towards making a nuclear bomb. According to American media reports, if Iran does not accept America’s demands, then the Trump administration has tough military options ready. This report has come at a time when America is increasing its military presence in the Middle East. It is believed that the chances of a diplomatic agreement between the two countries are decreasing and tension is increasing rapidly. American officials have been quoted as saying that Iran will have to make a proposal that can assure the Trump administration and regional allies that it is ready to completely abandon its nuclear weapons program.

According to the report of Axios, a senior American official said that if Iran wants to avoid military action then it will have to make such an offer which America cannot refuse. The report also claims that the Pentagon has prepared several options for possible action, including targeting Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his possible successor Mojtaba Khamenei and the religious leadership. However, the final decision is in Trump’s hands and at present he has not taken any clear decision.

Fear of attack at the end of the week

According to media reports, talks between America and Iran have almost come to a standstill. Regional sources say that Gulf countries and Israel are now seeing greater possibility of military conflict. America has made its largest military deployment in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War. Israel is also preparing for possible joint military action, although a final decision has not been taken yet. It was also said in the American media that America could attack at the end of the week, but Trump has not yet given any final order.

Iran’s stance

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that both sides have agreed on many issues, but differences still remain on many things. Iran may present a written proposal in the coming days. Araghchi made it clear that the purpose of the talks is to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program remains completely peaceful. He said Iran could agree to political and technical measures to restore confidence, provided the US provides sanctions relief. Iran also said it has not been asked to achieve zero enrichment and has not proposed a temporary halt to enrichment.

US terms

American officials say that any proposal from Iran should be very detailed and clear. It will have to prove that its nuclear program is completely peaceful. Amidst the recent decision of the Supreme Court and domestic political pressures, Trump wants an agreement that he can present to the American public in a politically strong manner.

Iran has issued a strict warning to America amid increasing American military activities in the Middle East. A senior Iranian official has said that if any kind of attack is made on Iran, whether it is limited or extensive, then Iran will see it as a total war and it will be responded to in a very harsh manner. This statement has come at a time when an American aircraft carrier strike group and other military resources are going to reach the Middle East in the coming days.

An Iranian official, on condition of anonymity, said that Iran is watching this military gathering seriously. According to him, Iran hopes that this preparation is not being done with the intention of any real conflict, but still the country’s army is on full alert for every possible situation.

According to Reuters report, the Iranian official said in clear words that this time any attack, whether limited, surgical or by any other name, Iran will consider it as a direct war against itself. He said that Iran will give the strictest response in such a situation, so that no one has the courage to attack Iran in the future.

Trump’s warning and Iran’s reaction

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a US armada was headed towards Iran, although he also said he hoped not to use it. Trump had warned Iran neither to harm the protesters nor to restart its nuclear program. Responding to this, the Iranian official said that if America violates Iran’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, Iran will not remain silent. However, he did not clarify what form Iran’s reaction would take.

Iran’s stance under constant pressure
The Iranian official said that a country that has been facing American military pressure and threats for a long time has no option but to strengthen its defense capability. He said that whatever resources Iran has, they have been kept ready to protect the country and maintain balance.

Military presence has increased earlier also
It is noteworthy that even before this, America has been increasing its military presence in the Middle East during times of tension. Many times this was described as a defensive move, but even before the attacks on Iran’s nuclear program in June last year, America had conducted a large-scale military mobilization. In such a situation, the concern and uncertainty in the area regarding the current situation has increased further.

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Iran nuclear bomb test: In the last few days, earthquake tremors were felt 2 times in Iran. One of these earthquakes was felt in Badrud area and the other was felt on Thursday near the nuclear plant in Iran. The intensity of both earthquakes on the Richter scale was measured around 5. Apart from this, both these tremors were engaged in areas where uranium is kept. At the same time, Iran officials said that there was no harm to nuclear facilities due to the tremors of both earthquakes in Iran.

Now the question arises whether the earthquake in Iran was really a natural earthquake or Iran took an underground nuclear test. Because the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had already claimed that Iran had collected uranium to make nuclear weapons. In such a situation, if the matter of Iran’s nuclear test is true, then it will prove to be a big shock for the United States and Israel.

Suspense is made on Iran’s atomic bomb

The United Nations nuclear team visited Iran’s nuclear program. After this, he had said in his report that whether there should be talk on the deal or not, but Iran has reached very close to making atomic bombs. At the same time, in the United States intelligence report, Iran has also been asked to make nuclear bombs soon. Apart from this, some leaders of Iran have also claimed that we can make atomic bombs at any time. In such a situation, the earthquake in Iran is considered to be a sign of Iran’s nuclear test.

America has threatened Iran

There is a situation of tension in the middle East. Both America and Israel have opened the front against Iran’s proxy. At the same time, US President Donald Trump has even warned Iran of the attack.