Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after talks as US orders major Middle East build-up
Feb 28th 2026
President Trump warned Tehran and ordered a major troop increase after mediation talks on Iran's nuclear programme, as embassies pulled staff and multiple countries issued travel warnings amid fears of escalating hostilities.
- Trump threatened military action and said he opposes uranium enrichment.
- He ordered the largest US military build-up in the Middle East since 2003.
- Iran says its nuclear programme is peaceful but has enriched uranium near weapons grade and denies seeking a bomb.
- Oman's mediator said Tehran agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium.
- The UK temporarily withdrew staff from its Tehran embassy and advised against all but essential travel to Israel.
- Several countries urged citizens to leave Iran and the US told its citizens in Iran to leave immediately, while some US embassy staff in Israel were allowed to depart.