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2026-02-19 06:44:51
[US Media: US Has Discussed Timeline for Strikes Against Iran, Possibly as Early as This Weekend, But No Final Decision] 1. According to CBS News, citing sources, senior US national security officials have informed President Trump that the military could launch a strike against Iran as early as this Saturday. However, the timeline for any action could be extended beyond this weekend, and Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch a strike. 2. Several officials stated that the Pentagon will temporarily evacuate some personnel from the Middle East over the next three days, primarily to Europe or back to the United States, to prepare for potential US actions or Iranian retaliation should a strike occur. Sources say that moving assets and personnel before potential military action is routine Pentagon practice and does not necessarily mean a strike is imminent. 3. Currently, the US and Iran are still in contact through diplomatic channels, but discussions of military options and personnel movements indicate that the situation is escalating further.
