#Military Posturing

Articles (10)

• 🇬🇧 Iran says Trump has 'backed down' after he postpones energy attacks — 23/03/2026 [United Kingdom]

  Donald Trump has said he has postponed attacks against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure after "very good and productive conversations" with Tehran.

  Related: #Geopolitical Tensions
• 🇺🇸 Iran displays strength while U.S. signals increased strikes against Tehran — 13/03/2026 [USA]

  Pro-regime Iranians took to the streets in Tehran as the U.S. signaled escalated strikes in the region on Friday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more insight.

  Related: #Geopolitical Tensions
• 🇺🇸 Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie "not of the opinion" that U.S. will necessarily use military assets on Iran — 26/02/2026 [USA]

  The U.S. military buildup in the Middle East includes elite F-22 fighter jets and two carrier strike forces, which can sustain aerial attacks for weeks. Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie and CBS News chief for...

  Related: #Geopolitical Tensions, #Strategic Deterrence
• 🇺🇸 U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva — 26/02/2026 [USA]

  Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.

  Related: #Nuclear Diplomacy, #Regional Conflict, #Geopolitical Tensions
• 🇬🇧 Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031 — 25/02/2026 [United Kingdom]

  The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

  Related: #Regional Security, #Geopolitical Tensions
• 🇺🇸 Top Democrats demand Trump justify motivations for potential Iran attack — 25/02/2026 [USA]

  Lawmakers briefed by Marco Rubio suggest new offensive on Islamic republic could be imminent

  Related: #US-Iran Relations, #Congressional Oversight
• 🇺🇸 U.S., U.K. to discuss use of British base as Iran balks at Trump's threat — 20/02/2026 [USA]

  Marco Rubio and his U.K. counterpart will discuss an apparent disagreement over the use of U.K. bases Trump says "may be necessary for" an attack on Iran.

  Related: #Diplomatic Relations, #Nuclear Proliferation, #International Law
• 🇺🇸 North Korea’s Kim opens 9th Party Congress citing economic achievements — 20/02/2026 [USA] Related: #Political Leadership, #Economic Development, #Succession Planning
• 🇺🇸 Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance — 19/02/2026 [USA]

  Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another...

  Related: #Nuclear Diplomacy, #Regional Tensions
• 🇺🇸 Iran temporarily closing Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as nuclear talks with U.S. begin — 17/02/2026 [USA]

  The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva. As the talks began, Iranian media announced that Iran had fired live missiles toward the Strai...

  Related: #Diplomacy, #Energy Security