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Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes
ByErika Solomon February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Stores are well stocked, and there have been no reports of shortages of food and other essentials, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.

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For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
ByErika Solomon February 23, 2026February 28, 2026

The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.

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Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn
ByEric Schmitt February 22, 2026

Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.

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As Trump Considers Second Iran Attack, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
ByMark Mazzetti and Helene Cooper February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.

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As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
ByHelene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Ronen Bergman February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

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As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran
ByHelene Cooper and Eric Schmitt February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region.

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Why Iran’s Nuclear Program Isn’t the Only Threat
By February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

While talks with Iran have focused on its nuclear program, Israel’s greater immediate concern is Iran’s rebuilding of its ability to launch missiles at Israel, as it did during last year’s war. Our national security reporter Mark Mazzetti breaks down t…

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Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show
BySamuel Granados and Aurelien Breeden February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.

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Explosions in Iran Spread Jitters and Rumors Amid Anticipation of Attacks
ByLeily Nikounazar and Pranav Baskar January 31, 2026

Deadly blasts, including one that may have been caused by a gas leak, raised anxiety in the country. “Society is waiting for war,” one Iranian said.

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Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
ByDavid E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Farnaz Fassihi January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.

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