On Monday (23 February 2026), thousands of people in Iran received a message in Persian language from an unknown number on their mobile phones, in which it was written, ‘The American President is a man of action. Wait and see. Iran International News Agency gave this information quoting government media. This development has happened at a time when US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against the Tehran regime and has made large-scale military deployment in view of possible military action in the Middle East.
President Trump has said that he is considering a military attack on Iran. However, the next talks related to the issue are to be held between the two countries on Thursday (26 February 2026) in Geneva. According to an AFP report, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS on Sunday (23 February 2026) that any kind of obstruction regarding the nuclear program will not be tolerated. He also made it clear that Tehran will not bow down to American military pressure. Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Lebanon has evacuated dozens of employees as a precautionary measure in view of possible regional developments.
Iran’s warning to America
Iran has warned America that any attack will be responded to. Tehran says it is drafting a deal on its nuclear program and will soon submit the proposal to mediators. Iran claims that its nuclear program is only for civilian use, while Western countries consider it a step towards building nuclear weapons.
Internal opposition and dissatisfaction spread in Iran
Students in Iran have started fresh protests against Islamic rule. Anti-government slogans were raised in universities with the beginning of the new session. In a video viral on social media, students at a university in Tehran were seen burning the flag adopted after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The protesters raised slogans like Down with the Islamic Republic. Earlier, the protests that reached their peak in January were suppressed by security forces through violent action. According to the American human rights organization HRANA, more than 7,000 people died in these protests, although the Iranian government confirms about 3,000 deaths and blames foreign forces for the violence.
Why Iran-America become tension for the world
Amidst fears of a possible US-Iran war, many countries have advised their citizens to leave Iran. India also issued an advisory on Monday along with Sweden, Serbia, Poland and Australia advising its citizens to remain vigilant and consider leaving the country. The European Union has also appealed for a diplomatic solution before talks. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, ‘We do not need another war in the region. This is the time to find a diplomatic solution.
