
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2026 · Collected from RSS
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.
Inside StoryDiplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the United States, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two decades ago.Amid mixed messages from US President Donald Trump, Tehran says it wants talks, but is ready for war, too.So, where do both sides stand?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Jamal Abdi – President of the National Iranian American CouncilHassan Ahmadian – Associate professor at the University of TehranRichard Weitz – Senior fellow at the NATO Defense CollegePublished On 23 Feb 2026