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President Donald Trump said Friday he is "considering" a limited military strike on Iran to pressure its leaders into a deal over its nuclear program.
"I guess I can say, I am considering that," Trump said at a breakfast with governors at the White House.
The president on Thursday suggested the window for a breakthrough is narrowing, indicating Iran has no more than "10, 15 days, pretty much maximum" to reach an agreement.
"We’re either going to get a deal, or it’s going to be unfortunate for them," he said.
President Donald Trump speaks during a breakfast with the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump's remarks come as the U.S. is building up military assets in the Middle East, sending the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group toward the region.
The USS Abraham Lincoln and three guided-missile destroyers arrived in the Middle East more than two weeks ago.
On Thursday, Russia warned Iran and "all parties in the region to exercise restraint and caution."
"Russia continues to develop relations with Iran, and in doing so, we call on our Iranian friends and all parties in the region to exercise restraint and caution, and we urge them to prioritize political and diplomatic means in resolving any problems," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to Reuters.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Fox News Digital's Emma Bussey contributed to this report.
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
