PANews reported on February 23 that, according to CCTV's Weibo account, the United States has reportedly decided to launch a military strike against Iran, possibly on February 23 or 24. Russia's Sputnik News Agency reported on February 22 that US media, citing a former CIA operative, indicated that the risk of US military action against Iran remains. Meanwhile, Iran is monitoring enemy movements along its border around the clock. Despite signals of negotiation from both the US and Iran, the shadow of war has not yet dissipated.

In addition, U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that it will cease imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 13:01 Beijing time on February 24.

Earlier reports indicated that US and Iranian negotiators would meet in Geneva on Thursday, potentially the last chance to avoid military conflict .