Overview
- Carrier strike groups Abraham Lincoln and Gerald R. Ford, F-35s, surveillance aircraft and support assets have been moved into position, with planners saying forces are ready to act on short notice.
- President Trump publicly said he is considering limited strikes and gave Iran roughly 10 to 15 days to reach a deal after indirect talks in Geneva showed little visible progress.
- Pentagon officials said hundreds of U.S. personnel were evacuated from Al Udeid in Qatar and Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain as a precaution tied to potential operations.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a counterproposal could be delivered in two to three days, asserted enrichment would continue for peaceful purposes and said Tehran is prepared for diplomacy or war.
- Iran warned in a letter to the UN of decisive retaliation against any attack and has reinforced sensitive nuclear sites, as the UN urges both sides to maintain dialogue to avoid escalation.