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Washington Prepares For Iran Operations

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The U.S. military prepared for possible weeks-long operations against Iran, Reuters reported, as Washington kept diplomatic talks with Tehran ongoing.

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President Trump said on Friday that regime change in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen,” as he continued to threaten military action against the country. The Trump administration has been steadily building up its military capabilities in the Middle East as Mr....

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Trump Says Regime Change Would Be the ‘Best Thing’ for Iran
The president has been steadily building up U.S. military forces in the Middle East and threatening another strike on the country if the government does not abandon its nuclear ambitions.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM

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Reza Pahlavi should shut the fuck up about bullying. His father literally tortured and killed his enemies in power.
Iran’s crown prince says survival of Tehran government ‘sends a clear signal to every bully’
Iranian leaders are already under intense pressure, facing renewed threats of U.S. military action.
www.thestar.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM

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Helsingin Sanomat
Iran and the United States | Reuters: The United States braces for a weeks-long war in Iran

The United States sends a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as President Trump speaks openly about regime change in Iran.

Iran and the United States | Reuters: The United States braces for a weeks-long war in Iran
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Strongly recommend reading this interview with @eskandarsadeghi.bsky.social as a counter to so many brittle, binarised accounts circulating about Iran
February 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM

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Die Presse
Insider: U.S. Army prepares for a possible Iran operation

For U.S. President Trump, a change of power in Iran would be desirable; another aircraft carrier is heading to the region. However, diplomatic negotiations continue

Insider: U.S. Army prepares for a possible Iran operation
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Der Standard
Insider: U.S. military prepares for possible Iran operation

According to the White House, the U.S. president 'has all options on the table'. In recent weeks, the United States has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East.

Insider: U.S. military prepares for possible Iran operation
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Kathimerini
Reuters: The U.S. military prepares for prolonged operations in Iran

For the possibility of extended operations that could last weeks, the U.S. military is preparing, according to a Reuters report. "That would be the best thing that could happen," Trump said about the prospect of regime change in Tehran.

Reuters: The U.S. military prepares for prolonged operations in Iran
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Svenska Dagbladet
The U.S. braces for a long operation in Iran

The U.S. military is preparing for a protracted operation in Iran. According to Reuters sources, they are bracing for a several-week-long conflict in case Donald Trump decides to attack. These reports put pressure on the negotiations currently underway between the countries.

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