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Trump gives Iran 10-day ultimatum, but experts signal talks may be buying time for strike

February 20, 2026

Trump gives Iran 10-day ultimatum, but experts signal talks may be buying time for strike

Trump gives Iran 10-15 days to negotiate or face serious military consequences in a high-stakes nuclear diplomacy standoff with Tehran regime officials.

Trump weighs limited strike on Iran amid military buildup in Middle East

February 20, 2026

Trump weighs limited strike on Iran amid military buildup in Middle East

President Donald Trump confirms he is considering a limited strike on Iran to force a nuclear deal, with a significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports.

NORAD scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers near Alaska

February 20, 2026

NORAD scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers near Alaska

NORAD launched F-16s and F-35s to intercept Russian Tu-95s and Su-35s in Alaska's air defense zone Thursday during routine military patrol operations.

Iran possibly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait, expert says

February 20, 2026

Iran possibly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait, expert says

Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.

Pentagon deploys more than 120 war planes to Middle East

February 19, 2026

Pentagon deploys more than 120 war planes to Middle East

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the U.S. military assets sent to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs striking Iran on 'America Reports.'

Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change

February 19, 2026

Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change

U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.

NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real'

February 19, 2026

NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns citizens to immediately flee Iran, saying "the possibility of a conflict is very real" amid escalating tensions.

Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro

February 19, 2026

Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro

U.S. Southern Command leader makes visit to Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture, meeting with interim leaders in Caracas to discuss security cooperation.

Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup

February 19, 2026

Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is calling on Iran and "all parties" in the Middle East to show restraint as the U.S. continues military buildup.

Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

February 19, 2026

Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

Republican lawmakers say Coast Guard families are "collateral damage" in DHS funding standoff as Democrats demand ICE reforms before approving budget deal.