2026-02-18 10:51:00
The sources cited note that there is currently no evidence of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran on the horizon. At this stage, the report says that Trump’s military and rhetorical build-ups is going to prove tough to back down from, especially if without any major concessions from Iran regarding its nuclear program.
This means that a call for military conflict might not just be a bluff, with “all signs point to him pulling the trigger if talks fail”.
The report adds that any military operation in Iran will be massive, involving a weeks-long campaign that would resemble a full-fledged war. That as opposed to the swift strike that was conducted in Venezuela last month.
Adding to this, two Israeli sources are cited in saying that they are “preparing for a scenario of war within days”. It could just be words to stoke the fire on the situation but a Trump adviser cited also says that “I think there is 90% chance we see kinetic action in the next few weeks” and that “the boss is getting fed up”.
The full report can be found here.
