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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

Will There Be a US-Iran War?

The U.S. military is preparing for potential sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, according to two U.S. officials who spoke anonymously. This planning could involve targeting Iranian state and security facilities beyond nuclear infrastructure.

The U.S. military is preparing for potential sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, according to two U.S. officials who spoke anonymously. This planning could involve targeting Iranian state and security facilities beyond nuclear infrastructure.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to hold negotiations with Iran on February 17, 2026, in Geneva, with representatives from Oman acting as mediators. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that reaching a deal with Tehran is very difficult despite Trump's preference for diplomacy.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to hold negotiations with Iran on February 17, 2026, in Geneva, with representatives from Oman acting as mediators. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that reaching a deal with Tehran is very difficult despite Trump's preference for diplomacy.

The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East, adding thousands more troops along with fighter aircraft and guided-missile destroyers. The carrier will join the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is already in the region.

The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East, adding thousands more troops along with fighter aircraft and guided-missile destroyers. The carrier will join the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is already in the region.

Trump stated on February 13, 2026, that regime change in Iran seems like the best thing that could happen, though he declined to specify who should take over. He has voiced skepticism about deploying ground troops, suggesting strikes would primarily use air and naval forces.

Trump stated on February 13, 2026, that regime change in Iran seems like the best thing that could happen, though he declined to specify who should take over. He has voiced skepticism about deploying ground troops, suggesting strikes would primarily use air and naval forces.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they could retaliate against any U.S. military base in the region if Iranian territory is struck. The U.S. maintains bases throughout the Middle East, including in Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they could retaliate against any U.S. military base in the region if Iranian territory is struck. The U.S. maintains bases throughout the Middle East, including in Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Trump on February 11, 2026, stating that any agreement with Iran must include elements vital to Israel. Iran has expressed willingness to discuss curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief but ruled out linking missiles to negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Trump on February 11, 2026, stating that any agreement with Iran must include elements vital to Israel. Iran has expressed willingness to discuss curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief but ruled out linking missiles to negotiations.

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