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U.S. Sent F-22 Fighter Jets to Israel, Official Says
ByChristoph Koettl, Aaron Boxerman, Sanjana Varghese and Eric Schmitt February 25, 2026

Videos show a dozen F-22 Raptors left Britain on Tuesday, and flight tracking data indicates they flew toward the Middle East.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
ByJulian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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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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Inside Iran’s Preparations for War and Plans for Survival
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks and targeted killings.

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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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U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria
ByEric Schmitt February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.

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U.S. Forces Leave Base in Syria Used in Fight Against ISIS
ByJohn Ismay February 12, 2026

The military base at Al-Tanf had hosted U.S. troops fighting against the Islamic State since 2016. Some of the troops are expected to be repositioned at a Jordanian military base across the border.

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U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions
ByGreg Jaffe February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

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