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Does the US military buildup in the Middle East signal an attack on Iran?
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February 19, 2026
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2:21Now PlayingAs negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program continue, American aircraft carriers are at the forefront of a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.
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