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US Withdrawing All Forces From Syria, WSJ Reports (www.usnews.com)
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[-] SomethingWentWrong@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Removing possible targets from retaliatory Iranian strikes lines up with build up of US military forces in the region for possible conflict with Iran. This could get ugly:

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/02/16/as-us-sends-second-aircraft-carrier-to-middle-east-how-likely-is-war-with-iran/

How might Iran respond to US military action?

Iran has warned of paramilitary and drone strikes against US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the Emirates and Turkey. Iran could also close the Strait of Hormuz through which Gulf oil is exported amounting to 20-25 per cent of global consumption.

this post was submitted on 18 Feb 2026
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