The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here's the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
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CNN reported that the US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Trump has yet to make a final decision, with sources familiar with the matter telling the outlet he has privately argued both for and against military action.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian negotiators in Geneva concluded Tuesday without resolution, while the US continues a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the region, including the USS Gerald Ford carrier group expected to arrive imminently.
US President Donald Trump urged the UK not to proceed with its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back Diego Garcia, calling it a mistake and suggesting the base could be needed if Iran fails to reach a nuclear deal, despite the US State Department previously backing the agreement.
Hungary and Slovakia have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline were halted on 27 January, with Budapest accusing Kyiv of making a political decision not to restore transit and both governments saying they will prioritise domestic supply while releasing reserves.
📅 February 19, 2026