The Daily Brief - Feb. 23, 2026
The latest on President Trump’s tariffs, the US-Iran conflict, the crisis in Mexico, and more
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Iran
The US and Iran are heading toward a possible military conflict because of a basic disconnect: the Trump administration thinks Iran is weak enough that it has to accept American demands, but Iran’s leaders believe giving in wou…