US President Donald Trump has given Iran 10 more days to sign the nuclear weapons agreement within these days. Otherwise be prepared for action. In fact, Trump has extended the deadline several times to increase pressure on Iran. During this time, he is strengthening the cordon around Iran by increasing the military fleet. The pressure is also increasing but Iran does not seem to be coming under pressure yet. It is ready for the nuclear deal but is not at all ready for limiting the missile stockpile. Even American media and analysts have started saying that Trump is in a dilemma about attacking Iran, that is why he is repeatedly extending the deadline.

An analysis in CNN said that President Donald Trump is in a dilemma. More than a month has passed since a Lakshman Rekha was declared on Iran. Then he assured the protesters in Iran that they should continue their protest, help is coming but no help reached the protesters. However, after that in mid-January he claimed that the killings had stopped.

After this, Trump seemed to forget the Iranian protesters. Now they have increased the pressure on Iran but their conditions are not for the protesters but for two such demands which only serve the interests of Israel. The first demand is that Iran will not only stop its nuclear weapons program but also allow rigorous international inspection of their nuclear facilities. The second demand is to greatly limit Iran’s missile capability. There is a deadlock in the talks because Iran is not ready to budge on its missile program.

What is expected from Trump and what is he doing?

Trump has indicated that he will take a decision soon. The situation is such that Iran is not ready to bow down, so the choice before Trump is this: either he implements his ‘Red Line’ – no matter how late it may be, or he takes a step that is extremely risky politically. However, it seems that Trump himself is avoiding taking major action and is taking time. During this time, they are only trying their best to put Iran under psychological pressure by increasing the military cordon around it.
The latest talks between the US and Iran in Geneva ended on February 17. Two days later, Trump informed about the new deadline for action. “You will know in the next ten days,” he said at the inaugural meeting of his peace board.

Is America’s naval fleet near Iran ready to attack?

– Of course the American fleet is in Iranian waters only. Ready to attack but they are waiting for Trump’s final decision. Americans themselves have largely been willing to accept Trump’s foreign attacks, whether it was his strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June or the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month.

Is there more risk in attacking Iran? There is also a greater risk of America getting trapped in it.

It is believed that if America attacks Iran then the risk is very high. The Gulf will become very turbulent and any kind of war could drag on for a long time. Its impact will also be widespread. Three polls conducted last month showed that the American public was strongly against further intervention in Iran.
A CBS poll showed that 71% of Americans believe the attacks will cause Iran to launch attacks against the United States. A Reuters-Ipsos poll found that 79% of people were at least “somewhat” worried that Iran might target American citizens in retaliation. Americans believe that these attacks could actually make Iran a greater threat to America. At the same time, Trump’s popularity in America has not only decreased but his unpopularity is also increasing. Midterm elections are also around the corner.

Do Americans want that America should make a deal with Iran?

If we consider people’s opinion based on the survey, it seems to be the same. The deadlock is increasing rapidly. This could lead to the largest American air campaign in years. Trump has said he prefers a diplomatic solution, such as a deal that ends Iran’s nuclear weapons program. A White House official also said Wednesday that it would be “very wise” for Iran to reach a deal. This means that America’s Trump administration also wants Iran to reach a compromise and the American people also want the same.

Is it true that after the Iraq War of 2003, there is currently the highest American military deployment in the Middle East?

– Yes, it is like that. This is America’s largest military deployment in the Middle East since the Iraq War in 2003. US military deployment near Iran in the Gulf region has significantly strengthened due to recent Iran–US tensions, especially from January–February 2026.
At least two aircraft carrier strike groups are deployed near Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, the lead of which is USS Abraham Lincoln. These include guided-missile destroyers, frigates and dozens of warships, a huge naval fleet of more than 13 ships or a powerful group of warships.
Dozens of stealth and fighter aircraft like F-35C, F/A-18 Super Hornet are deployed on carriers. The deployment of B-52 bombers, F-22/F-35, KC-135 tankers has increased at Al Udeid (Qatar) and other bases. More than 50 additional jets were sent in the last 24 hours. Iran has approximately 50,000 US Army soldiers. The army and naval fleet everywhere have been asked to remain on alert.

Why is Trump in dilemma about attacking Iran?

– This dilemma exists both at the military strategic level and also at the political level. Because such attacks may anger some supporters before the mid-term elections in America. Trump is in a dilemma about attacking Iran because the risky consequences of military action and political pressure are stopping him. This will also have a bad impact on their allied countries in the Gulf.
Iran has the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, launch missile attacks and escalate regional wars, which could send oil prices soaring. Gulf ally countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman appealed to stop the attack.
After the failure of nuclear deal talks, of course an ultimatum has been given but the messages from internal advisors and protesters are being evaluated. Looking at Trump’s language also, it seems that he is threatening Iran but wants to avoid a full-scale war. Although Trump is trapped, he has deployed the military, so retreating is not easy.

If this attack happens, will it increase complications in the world?

– Absolutely, it has to have a massive impact. Not only will the Gulf countries become victims of unrest and instability, but the world will also be affected by it. Oil prices will increase. Since Russia and China are standing with Iran and Russia has also recently conducted maritime military exercises with Iran, then if this war happens, the world will be in real trouble. Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans are opposing military action without Congress’s approval. Trump also has to consider that the attack could cause thousands of deaths in Iran, which would raise complications morally and internationally.