U.S. military strike on Iran could happen as soon as Saturday, officials say
CBS News • 2/18/2026 – 2/19/2026
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- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19U.S. military strike on Iran could happen as soon as Saturday, officials say (current)
AnalysisRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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