Event Brief
US military ready to strike Iran as early as Saturday
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: US military officials are prepared to strike Iran soon, pending Trump's decision.
WHO: US military officials, Donald Trump
WHAT: prepared to strike Iran
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: pending final decision from Trump
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