Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable

February 20, 2026 at 11:45AM

Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable

Iran says the US military buildup is unnecessary and unhelpful, and a nuclear deal remains possible with conditions. Tehran accuses Washington of not fully engaging, while top diplomat Abbas Araghchi says the US has not requested zero uranium enrichment in talks and notes ongoing negotiations. He also asserts that progress is possible despite the current tensions.