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18 Feb 2026, 23:48

Informed sources told CNN that the U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran early this week, although President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on authorizing such actions.

These sources indicated that the White House has been informed that the military could be ready for an attack by the end of the week, following a significant increase in air and naval equipment in the Middle East in recent days. However, one source warned that Trump has been both for and against military action privately and has been polling his advisors and allies on the best course of action. It is unclear whether he will make a decision by the end of the week.

One source said, "He spends a lot of time thinking about this."

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A State Department official told CNN on Wednesday that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Israel on February 28 to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and update him on the Iran negotiations.

Caroline Levitt, White House press secretary, said on Wednesday that Iran is expected to provide more details about its position in the negotiations "in the coming weeks," but she did not say whether Trump would refrain from military action during this timeframe.
Levitt stated, "I am not setting a deadline on behalf of the President of the United States."
She added that while "diplomacy is always his first option," military action remains on the table.
She said, "There are many reasons and arguments that can be made for attacking Iran." She added that Trump "first and foremost" relies on his national security team for advice.

These ambiguous statements have heightened fears of military conflict between the two countries—even as officials appear hopeful for diplomacy. The USS Gerald Ford— the most advanced aircraft carrier group in the U.S. arsenal—may arrive in the region this weekend following another wave of military reinforcements.
According to informed sources, U.S. Air Force assets stationed in Britain, including refueling tankers and fighter jets, are being repositioned and moving closer to the Middle East.
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