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In this explosive Road to War Update – February 2026, The Talk Guys break down the accelerating geopolitical crises shaping the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. From the reported mass killings during the Iran protests crackdown — with confirmed deaths surpassing 7,000 and estimates far higher — to covert U.S. involvement through Starlink operations, nuclear negotiations in Geneva, and renewed threats of military escalation, this episode examines the mounting tensions between the United States and Iran. We also investigate Israel’s ongoing airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, the fallout from the newly released Epstein files and their alleged connections to Israeli political figures and intelligence networks, and the broader implications for Middle East stability. If you're searching for analysis on U.S.-Iran relations, Israel-Lebanon conflict updates, Epstein intelligence connections, or 2026 nuclear deal negotiations, this episode connects the dots.

Beyond the Middle East, we examine the collapse of the New START nuclear treaty, rising EU military posturing in Ukraine, and the rapid expansion of U.S. airstrikes in Somalia — all unfolding with limited mainstream scrutiny. With discussions on nuclear arms control, NATO troop deployments, Russia-Ukraine war escalation, AFRICOM operations in Somalia, and the future of global security policy, this episode delivers a comprehensive geopolitical breakdown of the most underreported international conflicts of 2026. Whether you're researching foreign policy analysis, global war risks, U.S. military strategy, or nuclear arms race developments, this in-depth update provides sourced context and critical insight into the stories shaping today’s international order.

Please remember, just like the MSM, you should always do your own research. Don’t believe a word we say.

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false."

-William J. Casey, CIA Director, Feb 1981-

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