Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ⁠is curious as to why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, ⁠as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy Steve ‌Witkoff said. "I don't want to use the word 'frustrated,' because he understands he has plenty of alternatives, but he's curious as to why they haven't... I don't want to use the word 'capitulated,' but why they haven't capitulated," Witkoff said during an interview on Saturday with ​Fox News' "My View with Lara Trump," hosted by the president's daughter-in-law. Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations ⁠for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran. Earlier in February, Pahlavi said U.S. ​military intervention in Iran could save lives, and urged Washington not to spend too long negotiating with Tehran's clerical rulers on a nuclear deal.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 15:55 UTC