- Title: U.S. military aircraft seen in Azores amid rising Iran tensions
- Date: 20th February 2026
- Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 20, 2026) (REUTERS) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, APPROACHING LECTERN (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING: JOURNALIST: "Do you have any message to the Iranian people?" TRUMP: "In Iran or people here?" JOURNALIST: "People in Iran." TRUMP: "They better negotiate a fair deal. The people of Iran are a lot differe
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- Keywords: Donald Trump Iran United States conflicts
- Location: TERCEIRA ISLAND, AZORES, PORTUGAL
- City: TERCEIRA ISLAND, AZORES, PORTUGAL
- Country: Portugal
- Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace,Europe
- Reuters ID: LVA001730620022026RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: U.S. military aircraft were seen on the tarmac at Lajes Air Base on Terceira Island in the Azores on Friday (February 20), as Washington increases its military posture during escalating tensions with Iran.
The sightings come as the United States builds up forces across the region amid fading prospects for a diplomatic resolution to disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran it must reach a deal or face serious consequences, while officials say military options remain under consideration.
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