Washington, VIVA \u2013 US forces have reportedly been positioned and\nready to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, although\nPresident Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision, Anadolu\nreported on Thursday, 19 February 2026.<\/p>\n
Citing a CNN report, the Turkish news agency stated that US forces\nhave prepared for a possible strike on Iran within the coming days,\nfollowing the deployment of air and naval assets to the Middle East.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Trump held a meeting to review the latest developments\nregarding Iran and to consider next steps, including diplomatic\nnegotiations and military options, according to a report by the news\nportal Axios as cited by Anadolu.<\/p>\n
The meeting was attended by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, senior\nadviser Jared Kushner, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.<\/p>\n
They briefed Trump on nuclear talks with an Iranian delegation in\nGeneva this week and the possible options to be pursued.<\/p>\n
Officials warned that military action against Iran risks triggering a\nregional conflict far broader than the limited operation in Venezuela\nlast January.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, Trump also received the latest update on\nnegotiations concerning the Russia-Ukraine war and the inaugural session\nof the Trump-established Peace Council tasked with addressing the crisis\nin Gaza, Palestine.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-forces-ready-to-strike-iran-this-weekend-1771641438", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }