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Are the US and Iran moving closer to war?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 09:58 PM
Are the US and Iran moving closer to war?
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On February 23, 2026, the US and Iran are engaging in diplomacy amidst rising tensions. The United States is mobilizing its largest military force since the Iraq War. Talks are scheduled between the two nations for Thursday. While Tehran expresses a willingness to negotiate, it also states it is prepared for potential conflict. The situation is further complicated by mixed messages from US President Donald Trump. Experts are weighing in on the state of affairs between the two countries, including representatives from the National Iranian American Council, the University of Tehran, and the NATO Defense College. The talks aim to de-escalate the situation despite the ongoing military build-up.

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James Bays 40% NATO Defense College 40% University of Tehran 40% Iraq 50% National Iranian American Council 50% Hassan Ahmadian 60% Richard Weitz 60% Jamal Abdi 60% Donald Trump 70% United States ×290% Iran ×290%

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us iran relations 90% war 80% military build-up 70% talks 60% diplomacy 60% united states 50% iran 50% donald trump 40%

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United States

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