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Iran Stages Naval Drills With Russia Against Huge US Military Buildup
Senior Defense Reporter Iran carried out joint military drills with Russia on Thursday in an apparent show of force as the U.S. continues to flood the Middle East with advanced jets and warships, lea
newsweek.com•February 21, 2026
Iran prepares nuclear counterproposal as US considers limited military strikes
Trump orders massive buildup of naval forces in Middle East, leading to fears of an imminent war Iran’s foreign minister has said he expects to have a draft counterproposal ready within days after nu
theguardian.com•February 21, 2026