Start Here Are Iran Missile Strikes Inevitable?
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Feb 26, 2026 Peter Haralambos, investigative reporter who uncovered holes in the Epstein record. Colonel Stephen Ganyard, former Marine and security analyst. Ian Pannell, ABC foreign correspondent reporting from the field. They discuss rising Iran missile threats and Geneva talks. Military buildups near Israel and the risks of unclear U.S. objectives. A tense shoot-out near Cuba and who might have been on that boat.
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Military Buildup Feels Like Preparation For War
- U.S. forces massed in the region signal preparation for possible strikes, not just deterrence.
- Ian Pannell notes 12 F-22s moved from Britain to Israel and the concentration of resources looks like a force for war.
Unclear U.S. Objectives Complicate Talks With Iran
- U.S. demands with Iran are inconsistent, muddying negotiation goals between eliminating a program versus preventing a weapon.
- Ian Pannell highlights conflicting messages about whether the U.S. wants no nuclear program or merely no nuclear weapon.
Striking Iran Risks Unintended Regional Escalation
- Israel supports strikes but faces limits; hitting Iran risks broader retaliation against U.S. assets and regime destabilization.
- Pannell warns targeting leadership or bases could trigger escalating, uncontrollable consequences across the region.