Trump dismisses ‘fake’ reports of plan for limited strike on Iran to force deal

Published February 23, 2026 6:14pm ET



President Donald Trump attacked the “Fake News Media” on Monday for reporting that he plans to order a limited strike on Iran in order to force a deal that requires the Islamic regime to make concessions for its nuclear program.

In a lengthy Truth Social post on Monday, he denied that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine has been considering a targeted strike on Iran that leads to a broader military conflict in the region.

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