New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is considering a limited strike against Iran, having already ordered a significant naval reinforcement in the Middle East to compel Tehran to accept a deal limiting its nuclear activities.

When questioned by reporters at White House if a restricted military action was under consideration to force nuclear concessions, Trump replied: "I guess I can say I am considering" it.

On Thursday, Trump cautioned that "bad things" would occur if Tehran failed to finalise an agreement within 10 days, a timeframe he later increased to 15 days.

A Reuters report, quoting two US officials, said US military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage with options including targeting ind...