Trump appears to set Iran 10-day deadline, as US deploys vast Middle East force

SCMP · 2026-02-19
Trump appears to set Iran 10-day deadline, as US deploys vast Middle East force

The US military is stationing a vast array of forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refuelling tankers, giving President Donald Trump the option for a major attack against Iran as he pressures the country to strike a deal over its nuclear programme. The deploym