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As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Ronen BergmanFebruary 19, 2026 at 02:36 AM
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Amidst ongoing indirect diplomatic talks, the U.S. military is rapidly building up forces in the Middle East, giving President Trump the option to strike Iran as early as this weekend. The military action would target Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and launch sites. While Trump has made no decision, the buildup continues despite Tuesday's talks in Geneva, where Iran sought two weeks to present a diplomatic resolution. Israel, potentially involved in an attack, is preparing for possible war and has moved a security cabinet meeting to Sunday. A potential U.S. attack, the seventh under Trump, carries risks of Iranian retaliation against Israel and U.S. forces.

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Geneva 30% North Sea 30% U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford 40% Pentagon 50% White House 50% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Middle East ×270% Israel ×680% Donald Trump ×690% United States ×490% Iran ×1195%

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iran 100% military action 90% nuclear program 80% diplomacy 80% u.s. forces 70% israel 60% missile strikes 60% middle east 60% trump 50% war 50%

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