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Trump olive branch to Tehran can't hide Mideast missile buildup

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Wayne Arnold
Feb 02, 2026
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Trump has moved an aircraft carrier to the Middle East to protect U.S. planes from being shot down over Iraq when he finally attacks. Now he’s moving to protect U.S. allies from Iranian retaliation.

Trump over the weekend said talks with Tehran were underway to avoid violence. But the U.S. has in the meantime been rushing additional Patriot and Terminal …

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