Trump appears to be gearing up to attack Iran. How close are we to war?

February 19, 2026
Michael Arria

Donald Trump says he will decide whether to attack Iran within the next 10 days. Mondoweiss talks with Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Sina Toossi about Trump’s threats, Israel's role, and how Iran might respond if the US starts a war.

President Trump Threatens War With Iran at His First ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting

February 19, 2026
Dave DeCamp

The US president convened the meeting as he's overseeing the largest buildup of US airpower in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq

‘The tankers just keep coming’: US military movements spike fears of imminent attack on Iran

February 19, 2026
Jessica Corbett

“HANDS OFF IRAN Mr. TRUMP,” said Yanis Varoufakis. “And to the rest of us: Let’s do whatever it takes to oppose another war crime—this time against the Iranian people.”

Trump sets deadline for Iran deal

February19, 2026

The US president hinted at possible military action during his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ inaugural speech