February 26 US Navy reduces staff to 'mission critical' levels in Bahrain ahead of potential strikes on Iran: officials U.S. Navy reduces staff at 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain ahead of potential strikes on Iran, officials say, as negotiations ongoing over nuclear program.
February 26 Rubio issues BOLD warning on Iran's nuclear program: 'Unsustainable threat' Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Iran’s advancing missile program is putting the regime on a direct path to reaching the continental United States, despite its economy in ruins and heavy international sanctions.
February 26 NEW: Cuban officials allegedly kill 4 people on US-registered boat The Trump administration is demanding answers after a deadly shootout involving the Cuban Coast Guard and a U.S.-registered vessel left four people dead and six injured.
February 26 Trump admin asks Supreme Court to end temporary protected status for Syrian migrants In a new filing, the Trump administration is requesting that the Supreme Court intervene so that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem can end TPS for Syrians.
February 26 India and Israel elevate ties to 'special strategic partnership' status during Modi visit India and Israel elevated their ties to a “special strategic partnership" as leaders met and signed 16 agreements covering a range of topics.
February 26 Taliban sends first envoy to India in diplomatic milestone as regional tensions reshape alliances Afghanistan's new envoy to India signals a major geopolitical shift, as the Taliban seeks diplomatic alternatives amid a sharp deterioration in Pakistan relations.
February 26 Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva for closely watched Iran negotiations Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi meets Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva as U.S. and Iran exchange proposals on Tehran’s nuclear program.
February 26 Rebecca Grant discusses US strategy for Iran nuclear talks, military threats National security and military analyst Rebecca Grant analyzes the US-Iran nuclear talks, emphasizing that Iran must halt uranium enrichment and missile programs.
February 26 Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union Trump sets 10 day to 15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal, backed by massive U.S. military buildup in Middle East. Negotiations continue as tensions escalate.
February 26 SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment — history is watching us now Iranian protests and military setbacks create historic opportunity for Middle East peace. Could this be a "21st Century Berlin Wall moment" for the region?