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bbc.com
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US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'

2+ min ago  (906+ words) The continued build-up of US military in the Gulf region now points less to signalling and more to preparation. The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group near Iranian waters is already a significant move. Another aircraft carrier,…...

Army Times
armytimes.com > news > pentagon-congress > 02/19/2026 > us-military-assets-flock-to-middle-east-amid-iran-standoff

US military assets flock to Middle East amid Iran standoff

2+ min ago  (847+ words) President Donald Trump recently dispatched the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid diplomatic talks with Iran " with a warning that, should the Islamic Republic refuse a nuclear deal, a U.S. assault "far worse" than last June's Operation Midnight…...

Just The News
justthenews.com > government > diplomacy > uk-has-not-given-us-permission-use-air-bases-possible-iran-strikes-reports

UK has not given US permission to use air bases for possible Iran strikes: Reports

25+ min ago  (259+ words) The British government has reportedly not given the United States' permission to use its Air Force bases in the event of U.S. air strikes on Iran, multiple British outlets reported Thursday." President Donald Trump previously indicated that the U.S. could use Royal…...

twitchy.com
twitchy.com > justmindy > 02/19/2026 > china-killer-robots-is-ai-n2425214

China's 'Killer Robots' Terrify Americans on X — Until Everyone Realizes It's Just AI Slop and Propaganda

28+ min ago  (149+ words) This terrifying message and video are going around X and striking fear in the hearts of Americans. That's certainly nightmare fuel. Maybe the 'resistance' is a bit divorced from reality?" Genuinely funny that you're taking this silly Chinese propaganda seriously....

Yahoo News
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UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes

28+ min ago  (745+ words) The British government has not given permission for the US to use UK military bases to support potential US strikes on Iran, the BBC understands. The US has in the past used RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire, and the UK overseas…...

Christian Forums
christianforums.com > threads > trump-briefed-on-multiple-iran-strike-options-as-more-us-forces-move-into-region.8342730

Trump briefed on multiple Iran strike options as more US forces move into region

31+ min ago  (121+ words) U.S. military units continue to arrive in the Middle East, as the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier is expected to enter the Mediterranean Sea later this week, according to USNI News. The force buildup is happening concurrently with U.S. attempts to negotiate…...

torontosun.com
torontosun.com > news > world > u-s-preparing-for-sustained-campaign-in-iran-if-nuclear-talks-fail

U.S. preparing for 'sustained' campaign in Iran if nuclear talks fail: Reports

37+ min ago  (336+ words) USS Gerald R. Ford currently transiting Mediterranean Sea to join 2nd aircraft carrier in Middle East The United States is preparing for a "sustained, weeks-long" military campaign against Iran if negotiations between the countries fall apart in the coming days, according to…...

@959thesportsnut
freedom959.net > 02/19/2026 > iran-tells-un-chief-it-will-respond-decisively-if-subjected-to-military-aggression

Iran tells UN chief it will respond ‘decisively’ if subjected to military aggression

43+ min ago  (142+ words) WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Iran told U.N. Secretary-General "Antonio Guterres on "Thursday that Tehran will consider bases, facilities and assets "of "the "hostile "force" in the "region as legitimate targets if it faces military "aggression. U.S. ... WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) " Iran told U.N. Secretary-General "Antonio…...

pressherald.com
pressherald.com > 02/19/2026 > trumps-selective-bonuses-draw-favoritism-complaints-at-portsmouth-naval-shipyard

Trump’s selective bonuses draw favoritism complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

46+ min ago  (581+ words) The Department of Defense recently awarded bonuses as high as $25,000 to the "top 15% of performers" among civilian workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard " a process that is generating complaints of favoritism and discrimination for the lack of clear criteria in choosing…...

Sky News
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UK has not agreed to let US strike Iran from British bases, Sky News understands

47+ min ago  (619+ words) The UK is not thought to be preparing to support the US in any military offensive against Iran, but has deployed six F-35 warplanes to Cyprus, and sent four Typhoon jets to Qatar, as part of efforts to bolster its own…...