SynopsisIf the negotiations fail, Trump repeatedly has threatened to attack Iran - something Mideast nations fear could spiral into a new regional war as the embers of the yearslong Israel-Hamas war still smolder. Already, Iran has said all U.S. military bases in the Mideast would be considered legitimate targets, putting at risk the tens of thousands of American service members in the region.

Source: Economic Times February 25, 2026 16:57 UTC