The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here's the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
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A significant buildup of U.S. air and naval forces is moving toward the Middle East, including fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, carriers, and additional ships, as Washington considers potential military action against Iran while negotiations continue with plans for further discussions.
This as Iran temporarily shut parts of the Strait of Hormuz during military drills described as security precautions, coinciding with nuclear talks in Geneva where both sides agreed on guiding principles but said further work is needed before any deal.
A senior Russian official said Moscow could deploy naval forces to protect vessels linked to its oil trade from any European attempts to seize them, warning such actions would be considered illegal and could prompt retaliatory interest in European-flagged ships.
The United States and the Philippines plan to expand deployments of advanced projectile and unmanned systems to deter aggression in the South China Sea, while both countries condemned China’s activities and emphasized defense cooperation.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks in Mumbai to deepen economic, technological, and defense cooperation, inaugurating a joint helicopter assembly line and identifying sectors such as nuclear energy, space, and infrastructure for expanded partnership.
📅 February 18, 2026