813 Nearly Half of U.S. Air Power Now Positioned for a Possible Iran Strike

23 Feb 2026The US has positioned nearly half of its deployable air power near Iran, sparking concerns of a potential attack. Iran has responded by scattering top officials and ordering troops to go rogue if communications fail. The situation is further complicated by Israel’s elimination of Hezbollah’s missile command structure and Hungary’s threat to block EU decisions regarding Ukraine.Hungary is blocking a new EU sanctions package against Russia, demanding compensation for lost oil and gas revenues. Ukraine is offering an alternative pipeline solution, but Hungary and Slovakia are refusing, prioritising Russian oil and gas. The situation highlights the challenges of EU unanimity and the potential consequences of Hungary’s actions, including emboldening Russia.