What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion - The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion  The Wall Street Journal

US military buildup in Middle East intensifies but to what end?

US has enough assets in region to begin airstrikes on Iran but it is unclear what the goal of campaign would be Donald Trump said it would be clear within “10 days” whether he could reach a nuclear deal with Iran as the US military buildup in the Middle East intensifies with the impending arrival of a second carrier strike group. The US president, speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington DC, insisted Iran could not have a nuclear weapon and emphasised that “bad things will happen” if the country continued “to threaten regional stability”. Continue reading...

By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is calling on Iran and "all parties" in the Middle East to show restraint as the U.S. continues military buildup.

Iran-US tensions mount as carrier nears Mideast

Iran's atomic energy chief says no country can deprive the Islamic republic of its right to nuclear enrichment after US President Donald Trump again hinted at military action. It comes after the second round of Oman-mediated talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva on Tuesday. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the president was still hoping for a diplomatic solution with Tehran, but after sending the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and escort battleships to the Gulf in January, there are reports that a second carrier is on its way to Middle East Waters. Catherine Viette has more.

By FRANCE24

Jets, warships and bombers: Inside Washington’s expanding military squeeze on Iran

By TOI WORLD DESK