Iran drafting nuclear deal proposal as US increases military presence in region

Iran is currently drafting a proposal for a nuclear deal as tensions escalate with the United States, which has increased its military presence in the region. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to hold talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday. President Donald Trump has indicated that regime change in Iran would be the best outcome, and he has given Iran approximately ten days to agree to a deal aimed at curbing its nuclear program. In response to the heightened tensions, a second US aircraft carrier is being redeployed to the Middle East from the Caribbean, a journey expected to take at least a week. The USS Abraham Lincoln is already in the Arabian Sea, accompanied by guided-missile destroyers. Reports indicate that the US military is preparing for a potential weeks-long military campaign against Iran, should President Trump decide to order an attack. Senior US officials have warned that any military action could provoke significant Iranian retaliation and lead to a prolonged regional conflict, which could be more serious than previous confrontations. Trump has discussed various attack options with his advisers, and a strike could occur as soon as Saturday, according to media reports. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside military preparations.