politics
February 19, 2026
US forces buildup and Geneva talks: what we know about situation around Iran
The War Zone portal said the number of US forces deployed to the Middle East is enough for a "major operation" against Iran lasting several weeks together with the Israeli Air Force
TL;DR
- The US has deployed a large number of forces to the Middle East.
- This force level is deemed sufficient for a major operation against Iran.
- The potential operation could last several weeks.
- The Israeli Air Force may participate in the operation.