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DEFCON 4 | US-Iran-Israel Hostilities May Breakout Shortly | Feb. 2nd/28th | Reports

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IRNA says Iran FM Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Bahrain FM Abdullatif Al Zayani on Feb 13, 2026, and briefed him on Iran & US nuclear negotiations. IRNA reports Zayani welcomed the update and voiced hope talks continue until “tangible results,”ющего.

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WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries.
 
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Israel Hayom reports PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene a security consultation on Iran on Sunday amid ongoing Iran file diplomacy, with scenario reviews reportedly including a potential Israeli strike if Iran crosses “red lines.”

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Iran’s ambassador in Iraq, per IRNA Arabic, says Tehran views talks with Washington “positively” but remains cautious, accuses the US of escalating via regional naval deployments, and reiterates Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons while warning it “does diplomacy” but is prepared for war.

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Walla reports a Tuesday Geneva schedule where US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Iranian representatives, followed later by talks tied to the Russia–Ukraine track. The same Walla report also carries wire-attributed claims about US contingency planning for a prolonged campaign.

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Iranian state network Alalam says Russia and China are urging US restraint on Iran. It cites Russia’s Sergei Ryabkov claiming Moscow and Beijing are working to create conditions for potential US & Iran talks via Arab intermediaries, and China’s Wang Yi warning against a new conflict (Munich setting).

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Mehr Arabic reports Vladimir Putin sent a message to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (Feb 14) marking the Islamic Revolution anniversary, saying Russia supports Iran’s efforts to protect its sovereignty, security, and “legitimate interests,” and wants to deepen the “comprehensive strategic partnership.”

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Israel Hayom, citing a Bloomberg interview, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Trump is “ready” to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei if requested, and framed deploying a second US carrier as deterrence to prevent Iran from striking US forces or bases and triggering a wider escalation. Rubio reiterated the US position that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon.

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Iran-aligned messaging is pushing deterrence while hinting at bargaining terms. IRNA amplifies a Lebanese cleric warning any “new aggression” against Iran would “ignite the region.” Mehr quotes Iran’s armed forces chief saying a war would become a “lesson” for Trump, while another Mehr item cites a negotiation-team member arguing durable progress needs economic incentives and lists possible economic angles. In parallel, Al Jazeera Arabic cites Axios claiming Trump and Netanyahu are aligned on maximum pressure to cut Iran oil exports.

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Israel Hayom reports Iran Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi says Iran is “ready for compromise” if sanctions are lifted, but “zero enrichment” is off the table. Report also says a 2nd round is expected Tuesday in Geneva, and Iran would respond if it perceives an “existential threat.”

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Iran states red lines ahead of Geneva talks. Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezai (Majles NatSec) claims this round will NOT discuss halting enrichment or exporting Iran’s enriched stockpile, and says missiles + regional issues are off the table, “Americans agreed.” Separately, Iran’s top military chief warns Trump a war with Iran would damage US global power.

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Iran MFA spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the next Geneva round with the US will be conducted indirectly and includes technical experts. He frames sanctions relief as inseparable from the talks, and says Geneva will cover enrichment levels and the number of centrifuges. He also warns US messaging is inconsistent and says time is critical, with Iran seeking rapid sanctions relief and “no benefit” in prolonging negotiations.

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Iranian state aligned media say the IRGC Navy launched a drill titled “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz” in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman on Feb 16, 2026. Reported aim is to test operational readiness, review security plans, and rehearse rapid response scenarios to “potential threats.”

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Another bunch of US Air Force tankers departed UK today escorting 18 F-35A to Middle East


 
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Mehr (Arabic) reports US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Budapest said the US is still working on a deal with Iran, but described it as difficult. When asked whether a deal is acceptable without addressing Iran’s missile program, he did not answer directly and said he will not prejudge outcomes.

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