Ukraine war continues, Iran war "might be imminent"

18 February 2026

Daily Briefing

1. Ukraine updates: Geneva peace talks end abruptly (dw.com)

2. Did the Brits try to crash the Ukraine peace talks? (rt.com)

3. Iran determined to implement strategic partnership treaty with Russia: President Pezeshkian (en.irna.ir)

4. Iran and Russia to hold joint navy drills in Gulf of Oman amid US tension (thenationalnews.com)

5. US-Iran war could be imminent and take weeks, sources warn after latest nuclear talks (timesofisrael.com)

6. What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran imposes temporary closure (apnews.com)

7. Oil Surges On Report Warning US-Iran War Is Far Closer Than Americans Realize (zerohedge.com)

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