COUNTDOWN TO WAR? U.S. Deploys Largest Force Since Iraq
February 21, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
- The stage appears set for a potential showdown with Iran, as the United States assembles its largest concentration of military power in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Former Naval Intelligence Commander Paul Chabot joins us to assess what this buildup signals — deterrence, preparation, or something more.
- Washington ramps up pressure on Havana, even as reports surface of discreet outreach to figures tied to the Castro family. Former CIA analyst and author of Manufacturing Delusion, Buck Sexton, weighs in on what this dual-track strategy could mean for the future of Cuba policy.
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