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U.S. Officials Brief Congress on Iran Policy Shift Ahead of State of the Union

This event marks a strategic shift in U.S. policy towards Iran, transitioning from deterrence to...
February 25, 2026 by
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    2026-02-25
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Event Overview

This event marks a strategic shift in U.S. policy towards Iran, transitioning from deterrence to actionable military options. The briefing underscores the significance of upcoming negotiations and the potential for increased tensions.

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U.S. Officials Brief Congress on Iran Situation
2026-02-25 16:25

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and CIA Director Ratcliffe provided a closed-door briefing to key members and leaders of the bipartisan intelligence committees in Congress regarding the situation with Iran. The briefing took place 48 hours before President Trump's State of the Union address and ahead of new U.S.-Iran negotiations in Geneva. This event is seen as a transition from the 'strategic deterrence phase' to the 'executable options phase' in U.S. policy towards Iran, with military options now being seriously considered.

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