Iran is expected to submit a written proposal addressing its nuclear standoff with the United States following indirect talks in Geneva between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The discussions, which included Jared Kushner, aimed to defuse escalating tensions between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 28 to discuss Iran.

U.S. national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room to assess the situation, with plans for all U.S. military forces to be deployed to the region by mid-March. The United States seeks to curb Iran's nuclear program and missile stockpile, while Iran insists it will only discuss nuclear curbs in exchange for sanctions relief. Tehran has refused to abandon uranium enrichment entirely.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that progress was made in Geneva but significant gaps remain on key issues. President Trump has ordered a major military buildup, including a second aircraft carrier group en route to the region. The written Iranian proposal represents a potential diplomatic breakthrough, though deep divisions persist over the scope of negotiations and Iran's nuclear ambitions.