{"id":1100,"date":"2026-02-19T07:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1newsnetwork.com\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2026-02-19T07:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:45:26","slug":"us-president-convenes-senior-advisors-to-review-iran-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1nationmedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/us-president-convenes-senior-advisors-to-review-iran-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"US president convenes senior advisors to review Iran strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

US forces are prepared for a potential strike against Iran in the coming days, though Trump has not yet made a final decision, according to reports <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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<\/a>US President Donald Trump met with top White House advisers to assess recent developments involving Iran and consider potential next steps, including diplomatic negotiations and military options, according to a report by Axios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citing two US officials, the outlet said the gathering on Wednesday included Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, senior adviser Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other high-ranking officials. Trump was briefed on this week\u2019s nuclear discussions held with Iranian representatives in Geneva and reviewed possible options moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Officials reportedly cautioned that any US military action targetting Iran could escalate beyond a limited strike and potentially evolve into a broader and prolonged conflict. The assessment contrasts with a more contained operation conducted in Venezuela in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separately, CNN reported that US forces are prepared for a potential strike against Iran in the coming days, though Trump has not yet made a final decision. Officials have told the White House that US forces could be in position to launch a strike as early as this weekend, following a notable increase in air and naval deployments to the Middle East in recent days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One source told CNN that Trump has privately expressed mixed views about military action and has sought input from advisers and allies on the most appropriate path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president also received updates on negotiations related to the Russia-Ukraine war and a Gaza peace board meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Washington DC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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