Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Reps. Khanna and Massie To Force Iran War Powers Vote, Trump Preps Major Attack, and More
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Feb 19, 2026 Lawmakers push for a congressional vote to restrict strikes on Iran. Media reports warn the U.S. may be preparing a large, multiweek attack. Discussions about Iran offering a temporary enrichment pause and dilution deal surface. U.S. troop movements in Syria and regional military buildups are highlighted. Tensions in Lebanon, Gaza violence, and developments around Russia-Ukraine and energy cutoffs to Ukraine are also covered.
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Vague White House Justifications
- White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt offered only vague justification, saying "there's many reasons" for striking Iran without elaborating.
- The press did not press for specifics despite the looming threat of major military action.
A Possible Deal Was On The Table
- Reports say Iran proposed suspending uranium enrichment for three to five years and diluting its HEU under inspections.
- That suggests a reachable deal existed even as U.S. officials prepared military options.
Syria Pullout Amid Regional Buildup
- The U.S. is withdrawing roughly 1,000 troops from Syria over two months while simultaneously building forces elsewhere for a potential Iran strike.
- Withdrawals may be framed as unrelated but can be connected to broader regional preparations and vulnerabilities.