Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US ‘has not asked’ for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.

The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.

The US military has assembled a massive collection of weapons systems in the Middle East in the midst of ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran, flooding ships and aircraft to nearby waters and the constellation of US bases in the region.

Protests erupted at Iranian universities on February 21, 2026, marking 40 days since a severe crackdown that resulted in thousands of deaths. Demonstrations began as somber memorials but escalated into vocal anti-government rallies,

US President Donald Trump has been briefed on military options involving Iran’s top leadership amid rising tensions and ongoing nuclear negotiations, reports say.

U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq buildup. Military experts say intent differs fundamentally.

Fox News' Jennifer Griffin reports on soaring U.S.-Iran tensions in the Middle East as President Trump's Board of Peace meets. National security expert Victoria Coates offers insight on the U.S.