🛡️ U.S. PREPARES NEAR-TERM IRAN STRIKE OPTION AS CARRIER AND AIRPOWER SURGE COMPLETES, DIPLOMACY STALLS, AND ISRAEL–U.S. COORDINATION INTENSIFIES

‼️ U.S. military readiness for potential Iran strike reported near-term: U.S. national security officials have told President Trump the military could be ready for strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend and within days, though no final decision has been made. President Trump convened a discussion last night about a war scenario with Iran, and one report says preparations would be considered complete once the aircraft carrier Ford arrives in the region next week.

🌡️ U.S. ultimatum and stalled Geneva track continue in parallel: The United States is giving Iran an ultimatum to dismantle its nuclear program or face “other options.” Iran has agreed to submit a written proposal addressing U.S. nuclear concerns, while Washington is demanding full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and negotiations on ballistic missiles, conditions Tehran continues to reject. White House officials say limited progress has occurred but major gaps remain on core issues, leaving both diplomatic and military tracks active.

♟️ Pentagon precautionary repositioning and largest U.S. regional air buildup since 2003: The Pentagon has begun relocating some personnel from the Middle East to Europe and the United States to reduce exposure ahead of potential operations. At the same time, Washington continues expanding its regional force posture, including deployment of a second aircraft carrier strike group and extensive air assets — F-35s, F-22s, additional fighter aircraft, command aircraft, and missile defenses — with full combat readiness expected by mid-March. Officials say the scale of the buildup provides the option of a “weekslong air war,” not only a limited strike.

🇮🇱🇺🇸 Israel coordination and senior U.S. engagement: Israel is closely coordinating with Washington amid the emerging scenario. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Israel on February 28 for consultations with Prime Minister Netanyahu on next steps.

🛫 Regional diplomatic footprint shifts and Iranian claim issued: Embassy teams from several European countries have left the Middle East in recent weeks, leaving only essential personnel in place.

🧠 The IRGC Intelligence Organization claimed: "The Unit 8200 [of the IDF Intelligence Corps] played a clear role in the riots in the country".

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