Event Brief
US Forces Surrounding Iran: Trump Prepares for Attack
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
Summary: Trump reassures Iranian protesters that assistance is on the way amid rising tensions.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: US forces surrounding Iran
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To show readiness for a prolonged attack
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