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US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report

The American military buildup comes amid indirect negotiations with Iranian officials, in which "progress was made" on Tuesday in Geneva, a US official told The Post.

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva, Switzerland, February 16, 2026

Iran says it will offer detailed nuclear proposals within two weeks, US official says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026

Iran says 'understanding' reached with US as Geneva nuclear talks conclude amid threat of war

A member of the Lebanese military stands guard during a visit by Lebanon's prime minister to the heavily-damaged southern village of Kfar Kila, destroyed by the Israeli military, near the border with Israel on February 8, 2026.

A two-pronged approach: After US visit, Lebanon’s army eyes Hezbollah ‘disarmament’ - analysis


US transports nuclear microreactor for first time, showcasing potential to deploy nuclear power

“This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Cooling towers at the former Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant during a tour by Constellation Energy in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, US, June 25, 2025

American, as well as Israeli officials, see little chance of deal between US and Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Iran is willing to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is ready to discuss lifting economic sanctions.

Iranians attend the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Trump told Netanyahu he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's missile program, CBS reports

According to a CBS report, US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December that he would support strikes if no US-Iran deal could be reached.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Thousands of troops to be deployed to Gaza in stabilization force by BoP nations, Trump confirms

In addition to personnel, board members have pledged over $5 billion to humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, Trump announced.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Trump visited the base to honor special forces involved in the military operation in Venezuela in early 2026.

Trump, Netanyahu agree to increase economic pressure on Iran, primarly targeting oil to China

If China decides not to source its oil from Iran, economic pressure on Tehran would increase significantly

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date

"My feeling is that the member states are not ready to give a concrete date," Kallas told a panel at the Munich Security Conference. "There's a lot of work to be done."

EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks during the last day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 15, 2026.

Epstein pushed for Trump ‘war council’ during Russia probe, stayed in touch with Tom Barrack

In a message sent to an associate, Epstein appeared to reference Trump’s inner circle and suggested assembling a group of influential allies, including Tom Barrack, to provide strategic advice.

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008.

China expanding its secret nuclear-linked sites, satellite images show - NYT

Large characters above the entrance reportedly display a slogan associated with President Xi Jinping, “Stay true to the founding cause and always remember our mission,” visible in satellite imagery.

A soldier stands guard as the air and missile defense group displays the HQ-22A missile defense systems during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Australia invests $2.76 billion on shipyard to deliver for nuclear-powered submarines

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the $2.76 billion as a down payment to deliver the new shipyard in Osborne, a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia.

The USS Vermont (SSN-792), a US Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, arrives at HMAS Stirling naval base in Perth on October 29, 2025. The USS Vermont arrived for a Submarine Maintenance Period (SMP), marking progress under the AUKUS partnership.

Arizona police, FBI continue search for Nancy Guthrie as investigation enters second week

On Friday afternoon, the sheriff's department said DNA that didn't belong to Nancy Guthrie or any of the others in close contact with the elderly woman had been found at her residence.

A notice circulated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona , U.S. February 1, 2026.