Event Brief
Why Iran is betting on war
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: Tehran thinks a drawn-out conflict could yield a better deal than what Trump is offering today.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Betting on war for better negotiations
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET
WHERE: Tehran
WHY: To secure a more favorable deal
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