Trump gives Iran 10-15 days to negotiate or face serious military consequences in high-stakes nuclear diplomacy standoff with Tehran regime officials.

President Trump has warned Iran that an attack would be "far worse" than the U.S. airstrikes that targeted its nuclear facilities last June.

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday it must make a ⁠deal ⁠over its nuclear program or "really bad things" will happen, and set ⁠a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran to retaliate against U.S. bases in the region if attacked.

U.S. military buildup in Persian Gulf intensifies as Trump deploys naval force near Iran. Aircraft carriers and destroyers position for potential strikes.

Elite Cuban forces are leaving Venezuela, boosting U.S. confidence as it pressures a weakened Iran half a world away.

President Trump has one bright red line for Iran's nuclear program and some areas of flexibility as he weighs military strikes or a possible deal in the coming days.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly blocked a request from US President Donald Trump to allow US forces to use UK air bases during any preemptive attack on Iran, owing to concerns it would be in breach of international law,