Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec Massive Military Build-Up In The Middle East, Is War With Iran Imminent?
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Brian, Assistant Secretary of Health focused on the Real Food Initiative and dietary policy, and Tom Sauer, U.S. Navy EOD veteran and military analyst. They discuss the massive naval and air build-up, logistics and strike options in the Middle East. Conversations cover deterrence versus escalation, risks of proxy attacks, and how public-health policy touches military and school feeding programs.
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Build-Up As Deterrence, Not Immediate War
- Jack Posobiec frames the current military buildup as signaling strong deterrence while diplomacy continues in Geneva.
- He suggests the administration uses force as leverage to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Use Logistics To Gain Negotiation Leverage
- Tom Sauer advises that logistical buildup (tankers, cargo flights, carrier groups) signals negotiation leverage rather than imminent ground invasion.
- He recommends surgical strikes on nuclear and missile sites if diplomacy fails, avoiding long-term occupation.
Peace Through Strength, Not Occupation
- Tom Sauer and Jack argue 'peace through strength' means deterrence and precise strikes, not Iraq-style occupations.
- They stress risks exist, but view inaction or pure diplomacy as potentially more dangerous if Iran nears a bomb.