U.S.–Iran in Geneva: Final Negotiation Round or "Last Warning" for War?

On February 26, Washington and Tehran held a meeting in Geneva to discuss the detailed nuclear agreement proposal put forward by Iran. This is seen as a crucial diplomatic opportunity amid President Donald Trump’s view that this is the last chance to ease tensions before considering large-scale military action. According to reports from Axios and The New York Times, the political situation has become extremely sensitive as Washington prepares alternative options if negotiations do not yield desired results.

Meeting Schedule: U.S. awaits Iran’s nuclear proposal on February 24

Before the meeting in Geneva on February 26, the Trump administration requested Iran to submit the full details of its nuclear agreement proposal by Tuesday, February 24. A senior U.S. official confirmed that discussions will focus on thoroughly analyzing each point of the framework proposed by Tehran.

According to Western sources, if Iran submits its proposal early, U.S.-Iran negotiations are expected to take place during this period. However, the pace of negotiations heavily depends on whether consensus can be reached on core issues.

Military “Plan B”: Escalation strategy if diplomacy fails

What happens behind the scenes is quite different. According to informed sources, Trump told close advisors that if diplomacy or an initial strike does not compel Iran to abandon its nuclear program, he will consider larger-scale attacks in the coming months.

Currently, Trump is reportedly weighing various scenarios. Some sources suggest that a large-scale attack could target key Iranian leadership figures. Trump also informed advisors that if initial diplomatic or military actions are insufficient for Iran to accept Washington’s demands, he may retain the option to carry out a major military strike later this year.

This strategy reflects a “dual approach”: proposing peace initiatives while being ready to escalate conflict if Tehran refuses to concede. That’s also why the Geneva meeting is considered a “last chance” before the situation could escalate into unpredictable consequences.

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