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US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations: Reuters

U.S. forces could engage in a complex, multi-week campaign targeting Iranian state and security sites, with risks of Iranian retaliation and regional conflict, officials said.

  • On Feb 13, the U.S. military is preparing for possible weeks-long operations against Iran, with the Pentagon adding an aircraft carrier and thousands more troops, officials told Reuters.
  • Amid rising tensions, U.S. and Iranian diplomats met in Oman last week to revive nuclear talks after Trump warned, `Sometimes you have to have fear. That's the only thing that really will get the situation taken care of.`
  • Planners say a sustained campaign could strike beyond nuclear sites, hitting Iranian state and security facilities, and experts warn U.S. planners expect back-and-forth strikes given Iran's missile arsenal.
  • U.S. forces across the Middle East face heightened risk from retaliatory strikes as Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned they could target any U.S. base after Iran's limited strike on Qatar.
  • By contrast, last year's 'Midnight Hammer' was a one-off U.S. strike, while officials now plan sustained operations targeting Iranian facilities, officials told Reuters.
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Tensions between the US and Iran appear to be rising again. The US military is reportedly preparing for a potential weeks-long military operation, while efforts to negotiate are also underway. Amid the deployment of warships and diplomatic efforts, questions arise about the impact of a conflict.

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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran because of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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