What is the likelihood of Trump announcing that we are going to war with Iran tonight? [View all]

The U.S. military has rapidly increased its presence near Iran since a second round of nuclear talks ended without a breakthrough.

The current presence of U.S. military forces in the region is among the largest in more than two decades.

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) 2026-02-24T14:00:41.434270359Z

There are now 12 US warships in the Middle East, and the Ford carrier strike group and two additional destroyers are nearby to the north in the Mediterranean.

Such massive US military buildup has not taken place since the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.

— Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath.bsky.social) 2026-02-24T20:42:50.921Z

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer following Gang of Eight briefing on Iran: "Look, this is serious. The administration has to make its case to the American people."

— AZ Intel (@azintel.bsky.social) 2026-02-24T21:32:50.712Z