1. Trump Prefers Initial Strike on Iran in the Coming Days, Potentially Followed by Larger-Scale Attack —Sources indicate that Trump has told advisors that if diplomatic efforts or an initial targeted strike fail to force Iran to yield, he will cons

2026-02-23

1. Trump Prefers Initial Strike on Iran in the Coming Days, Potentially Followed by Larger-Scale Attack —Sources indicate that Trump has told advisors that if diplomatic efforts or an initial targeted strike fail to force Iran to yield, he will consider a larger-scale attack in the coming months. Advisors stated that while no final decision has been made, Trump favors an initial strike in the coming days, aimed at demonstrating to Iranian leaders that they must relinquish their ability to develop nuclear weapons. 2. US-Iran Negotiators Expected to Meet in Geneva on Thursday —According to US media reports, US and Iranian negotiators are expected to meet in Geneva on Thursday to discuss a detailed nuclear agreement proposal put forward by Iran. A senior US official stated on Sunday that the Trump administration expects to receive the proposal by Tuesday at the latest. US officials indicated that current diplomatic efforts may be President Trump's last chance to give Iran before launching a large-scale US-Israel military operation. 3. Greenland's Prime Minister Rejects Trump's Proposal to Send Hospital Ship —The Prime Minister of Greenland stated on social media that Greenland has no intention of accepting a hospital ship proposed by US President Trump to be sent to the island. He stated that Greenland residents enjoy free healthcare, a system that is a "basic component" of local society, "unlike the United States, where medical care costs money." 4. Israeli Prime Minister Reportedly Has Doubts About US Iran Policy —Sources indicate that after meeting with US President Trump in Washington this month, Netanyahu told a senior US official that he "could not judge" the US's next steps regarding Iran and asked whether "the US still aligns with Israel's position." 5. Trump Tower to be Built on Gold Coast, Becoming One of Australia's Tallest Buildings —A property developer announced that they have signed an agreement to build a $1.5 billion Trump Tower on Australia's Gold Coast. It is understood that Trump Tower will "become Australia's tallest building by the end of this decade." 6. EU Considers Freezing Approval Process for Trade Agreement with US Due to Trump Tariff Risks —According to foreign media reports, the EU is preparing to suspend its approval process for the trade agreement with the US and is requesting more details from the Trump administration regarding its new tariff plans.

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