The U.S. military has achieved full readiness to strike targets in Iran, which could happen as early as this coming weekend. Although President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision, the Pentagon has concentrated unprecedented forces in the Middle East region, including two carrier strike groups. Simultaneously, Tehran is intensifying efforts to strengthen the protection of its nuclear and military facilities, fearing an inevitable escalation of the conflict.

U.S. Operational Readiness

The United States military is ready to attack as of February 21, 2026, waiting only for a signal from the president.

Fortification of Iranian Facilities

Iran has reinforced the Parchin center with concrete and hidden tunnels in Isfahan, preparing for bombings by U.S. and Israeli air forces.

Largest Force Mobilization

Two carrier strike groups and hundreds of fighter jets have been assembled in the region, constituting the largest concentration since Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Last Chance for Diplomacy

The White House suggests that negotiations in Oman are the last path to avoid conflict if Tehran agrees to new terms.

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical level. According to reports from leading American media such as CNN and The New York Times, the Pentagon has completed preparations for a military operation against Iran. The military has informed the White House that it is ready to strike this coming weekend. However, the key factor remains the lack of a final order from Donald Trump, who is still analyzing the arguments for and against direct confrontation. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that while diplomacy remains a priority, there are many arguments in favor of an attack. This situation results from the deadlock in nuclear talks and recent bloody repression against protesters in Iran. U.S.-Iranian relations have remained hostile since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. Since the Trump administration withdrew from the JCPOA nuclear deal in 2018, both sides have repeatedly been on the brink of open war. In response to the threat, Iran has undertaken extensive defensive measures. Satellite images reveal that facilities in Parchin and the strategic nuclear center in Isfahan have been fortified with concrete shields, and entrances to underground tunnels have been filled with earth to mask and protect them. Mosaic defense is becoming the foundation of Iran's survival strategy. Meanwhile, Israel, a close U.S. ally, has announced an elevated state of readiness, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit the region at the end of February. 90% — Chances of conflict outbreak according to Trump's advisors Experts indicate that the current mobilization is the largest since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The U.S. naval force includes two aircraft carriers, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, and numerous destroyers equipped with missile defense systems. Trump is exerting not only military but also geopolitical pressure, appealing to Great Britain to maintain key bases in the Indian Ocean. Despite the threat of war, some analysts view these actions as part of a maximum pressure strategy aimed at forcing the ayatollahs' regime to make concessions at the negotiating table in Oman. „The Iranians would be very wise to make a deal with President Trump.” — Karoline Leavitt

Mentioned People

  • Karoline Leavitt — White House press secretary, informing about arguments for an attack on Iran.
  • Abbas Aragzczi — Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, participating in negotiations in Geneva.
  • Marco Rubio — American politician, designated as Secretary of State, planning a visit to Israel.