Deep Rift in Geneva and Imminent U.S. Attack.
While Tehran and Washington officials speak of “progress” after the Geneva meeting, a recent report by Axios has revealed a worrying reality.
The outlet reported on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 that the Trump-led U.S. administration is much closer than the public realizes to launching a major military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
This action could push the region into an unprecedented stage of tension and conflict.
According to informed sources, if negotiations fail, the plan will not be a limited operation. Instead, it would be a heavy, multi-week campaign, described as a full-scale war.
It is said that this scenario would be carried out with the direct involvement of both the United States and Israel. Its scope would be far larger than previous confrontations.
Meanwhile, U.S. military presence and readiness in the region continues to increase. This signals the seriousness of the military option.
In Geneva, senior U.S. advisors held three-hour talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Both sides spoke of progress.
However, the report emphasizes that gaps remain deep and unresolved. The pressing question is whether the talks are merely a short window before a major confrontation. Or if they are the last chance to prevent a war that could engulf the entire Middle East.
