Iran strikes ‘likely’ as Trump seeks maximum leverage

Feb 20, 2026 - 13:00
 1
Iran strikes ‘likely’ as Trump seeks maximum leverage
President Trump is reportedly weighing a limited strike on Iran in the coming days as he seeks to build maximum leverage in negotiations and prepares the U.S. military for a prolonged battle if diplomacy fails.  Aerial tracker websites have shown dozens of U.S. fighter jets and tankers en route to Europe and the Middle East…