Over 50 jets, refuellers, aircraft carriers, submarines: Is the US ready to strike Iran?

Feb 19, 2026 | 21:58 IST

Trump has given a 10-day deadline to Tehran to reach a 'meaningful deal', even as the US continues to assemble a military force capable of striking Iran’s nuclear programme, its ballistic missiles and accompanying launch sites

US President Donald Trump on February 19 said that America could take the next step in its standoff with Iran within 10 days, warning that “bad things will happen” if a “meaningful deal” is not reached.

His warning came amid the rapid buildup of US forces in the Middle East, leading to speculation that Trump could take military action against Iran as soon as this weekend.

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Over 50 jets, refuellers, aircraft carriers, submarines: Is the US ready to strike Iran?

Trump has given a 10-day deadline to Tehran to reach a 'meaningful deal', even as the US continues to assemble a military force capable of striking Iran’s nuclear programme, its ballistic missiles and accompanying launch sites

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Over 50 jets, refuellers, aircraft carriers, submarines: Is the US ready to strike Iran?

Trump has given a 10-day deadline to Tehran to reach a 'meaningful deal', even as the US continues to assemble a military force capable of striking Iran’s nuclear programme, its ballistic missiles and accompanying launch sites

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