Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran


An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

WASHINGTON, ⁠Feb 20 (Reuters) - WU.S. ⁠President Donald Trump ‌said on Friday he was considering a ​limited military ⁠strike on ⁠Iran but gave no ⁠other ‌details.

Asked if he ⁠was considering a limited ​strike ‌to pressure Iran into ⁠a ​deal on its nuclear program, ⁠he told reporters ​at the White House, “I guess I ⁠can say I am considering" it.

(Reporting by Steve Holland, ​Bo ⁠Erickson and Katharine ​Jackson; writing ‌by Susan ​Heavey; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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