USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 - 18:53

Covering Feb 18 What matters today 1 US–Iran “guiding principles” agreed in Geneva — Oman-mediated indirect talks produce framework for nuclear negotiations; Iran signals willingness to suspend enrichment 3–5 years; demands sanctions relief; both sides to exchange draft texts; Khamenei warns of sinking US warships; USS Abraham Lincoln in range; Strait of Hormuz briefly closed