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The Washington Post: Trump tightens the noose around Iran – US sends over 150 fighter jets to Europe and the Middle East
A significant increase has been observed in the presence of fighter aircraft at US bases in Europe and the Middle East following the failed talks between the US & Iran on February 17
Critical Hours in the Middle East: Why an attack on Iran is far riskier than the arrest of Maduro
Trump had in mind a copy-paste operation like the one in Venezuela; however, in Iran the situation is very different. Tehran has ways to retaliate, possesses regional partners ready to strike, the regime is deeply entrenched, and it knows how to play the economic damage card effectively
Unthinkable torture in Iran’s prisons: Police rape women and remove their uteruses to eliminate evidence
“Men and women are raped in prisons. Those who are arrested are not fed, they are beaten, their nails are pulled out and they are bitten. Detainees are killed every day by the government,” protesters allege
Washington moves closer to declaring war on Iran, even immediately: “Trump’s patience is running out”
Sources tell Axios that the operation, which may be joint with Israel, will look more like a full-scale war than a short campaign - The massive military mobilisation in the Middle East and the similarities with the period before the summer operation
The WSJ on the negotiations in Oman: Iran rejects the US demand to halt uranium enrichment
Both sides describe the talks as a good start, although neither has moved from its longstanding positions. The United States is also insisting on addressing Iran’s missile program, while Tehran says it wishes to continue working toward a diplomatic solution. U.S. officials say President Trump’s intentions remain unclear for now
