Ynet reports Trump posted on Truth Social to UK PM Keir Starmer that if Iran refuses a deal, the US may need to use Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to stop a potential Iranian attack targeting the UK and other “friendly countries.”
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DEFCON 4 | US-Iran-Israel Hostilities May Breakout Shortly | Feb. 2nd/28th | Reports
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Ynet reports Trump posted on Truth Social to UK PM Keir Starmer that if Iran refuses a deal, the US may need to use Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to stop a potential Iranian attack targeting the UK and other “friendly countries.”
Feb 18, 2026: Walla reports the US issued Iran an ultimatum, dismantle the nuclear program or face “other options.”
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What Iran's Naval Exercise With China And Russia In The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Means
The Maritime Security Belt 2026 exercise comes as the U.S. is flowing forces to the Middle East ahead of a possible attack on Iran.
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What Iran’s Naval Exercise With China And Russia In The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Mean
As the U.S. flows assets toward the Middle East, including the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG) now reportedly off the Moroccan coast, Iran, China and Russia will hold their recurring joint naval training exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media. Moscow and Tehran see the Maritime Security Belt 2026 exercise as particularly relevant in light of current events, and there are reasons for the White House and Pentagon to take note.Having Russian or Chinese warships in these waters amid a U.S. attack on Iran could have military and political implications planners must address. At the same time, the timing of the still ongoing U.S. buildup and the exercise point to it having more of a messaging effect than an operational one.
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Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran
Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview made public on Wednesday, said that any new U.S. strike on Iran would have serious consequences and called for restraint to find a solution to enable Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that "in a few hours, there may be no more possibility to evacuate Poles from Iran" and urges all Poles to leave Iran immediately.
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Top national security officials have told President Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday, but the timeline for any action is likely to extend beyond this weekend, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
Hebrew media reports a U.S. FAA aviation alert was issued for Iranian missile launches tied to drills in southern Iran, running from early morning through noon. The report flags elevated miscalculation risk given U.S. naval presence nearby.
Hebrew media claims U.S. forces already in-theater are at high readiness and are awaiting a presidential decision on Iran, asserting the current posture is sufficient to begin strikes even without an additional carrier.
Hebrew media claims Iran completed an internal review after underestimating strike likelihood against its nuclear project, and says Tehran is accelerating solid fuel missile production and dispersal/mobility planning in response to perceived “surprise attack” risk.
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Hebrew media reports Iran and Russia conducted a joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman simulating the seizure and release of a hijacked vessel, amid wider escalation messaging and regional force posture shifts.
Iranian media says the IRGC Navy “smart control” exercise has concluded, reiterating readiness to control or close the Strait of Hormuz and referencing a temporary closure window “for several hours.”
Hebrew liveblogs cite Sen. Lindsey Graham telling Sky News Arabic that a US decision on Iran has “already been made,” arguing the naval buildup is not for “nice weather,” and calling for military action.
Hebrew liveblog quotes Kremlin spokesman describing “unprecedented escalation” and calling for restraint, while stressing the Russia & Iran naval drills were pre-scheduled.
Tasnim reports IRGC linked official Hussein Nejat claiming IRGC + intel set up a 100 observation points around Tehran to disrupt possible unrest/foreign action.
EU Council says it formally added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU terrorist list on 19 Feb 2026, following a Foreign Affairs Council political agreement on 29 Jan. Council says the listing triggers EU counterterrorism restrictive measures, including asset freezes in EU member states and a ban on EU operators making funds or economic resources available to the IRGC. Council says the EU terrorist list now covers 13 persons and 23 groups/entities.
EU Council: SAFE defence funding was green lit for 16 EU member states following the Commission’s positive assessment of their national defence investment plans. Next step is Commission loan agreements and disbursement of pre-financing via long maturity loans aimed at scaling defence industrial production through common procurement, with supply chain rules such as a 35% cap on component costs from outside the EU, Ukraine, or EEA/EFTA.
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The UK has blocked U.S. use of RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for Iran strikes, citing international law, leading Trump to withdraw support for Starmer's £35B Chagos Islands handover deal with Mauritius. Senior UK officials privately called the situation 'bleak.' - The Times
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UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran
The disagreement over the use of British sites is behind the US president’s withdrawal of support for the Chagos Islands deal, The Times understands
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EU Council says it formally added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU terrorist list on 19 Feb 2026, following a Foreign Affairs Council political agreement on 29 Jan. Council says the listing triggers EU counterterrorism restrictive measures, including asset freezes in EU member states and a ban on EU operators making funds or economic resources available to the IRGC. Council says the EU terrorist list now covers 13 persons and 23 groups/entities.
Germany has “temporarily” relocated some of its troops from Erbil, northern Iraq, citing “escalating tensions in the Middle East,” a German Defense Ministry spokesperson said Feb 19, 2026 (via AFP). Report says dozens moved, with essential personnel remaining to keep the camp operating.
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