#Escalating Tensions

"The American people have heard very little from the president himself on how we got here -- and what the plan is going forward." @stephruhle on the mixed messages coming from the White House on Iran.

The former U.S. president called on Iran to pursue an agreement to stabilize the region, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to severe repercussions.

With sustained American leadership and the support of their neighbors in the Gulf, the Iranian people will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take power back into their own hands. That wouldn't just benefit the people of Iran - it would be a blessing to the entire world.

As the US edges closer to waging war on Iran, the Trump administration’s messaging has been incoherent and inconsistent. . Link in @ajlisteningpost bio for the full report.

February 4, 2026 — tensions around Iran just escalated in tone, and today’s remarks made two things clear: the pressure campaign is not slowing down, and global leaders are signaling they’re ready to act, not just talk. This isn’t routine political theater — it’s a warning shot about regional stability and power balance. What happens next could reshape alliances, markets, and security across the Middle East, and the world is watching every move. Video: @nbcnews

🚨 WH Press Sec. on Iran: “President Trump's first option is always diplomacy, but as he has shown, he is willing to use the lethal force of the United States military if necessary.”

President Trump is exercising a level of executive authority we haven't seen before. I spoke with @msnownews on Saturday night to discuss the military actions in Iran.

In State of the Union, Trump renews pledge to strike Iran if needed US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Trump’s comments on Tehran, Jewish settler violence, US consular pop-ups in Israeli settlements, and the links between the PA and Board of Peace. Find out more on The Daily Briefing, available wherever you listen to podcasts

Latest on the Trump administration’s Iran talks for @cbseveningnews

At the start of this week, I was asked about Trump potentially striking Iran. My answer was pretty straight forward, Trump has not articulated a clear reason why we are taking military action and what the goal is. Now Trump has gone to war with Iran, and our goals, and what happens after the war, are still not clear. Trumps bomb first and figure it out later policy is going to make us less safe.

The Trump administration held its first briefing on the conflict in Iran since Saturday, Feb. 28. Here’s what the US and Iran's governments said about the conflict. Watch here.

President Trump says the U.S. is way ahead of schedule in Iran, adding that the regime appears rattled and scrambling.