Top world news as of February 11, 2026, centers on escalating US-Iran tensions, Middle East conflicts, and various global incidents.

US-Iran Nuclear Tensions and Military Moves

US President Donald Trump is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East to pressure Iran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations, stating, “Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough like last time,” referencing US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last June.[1][2][3] Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, held talks in Oman with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq following the first round of US-Iran nuclear talks, discussing pathways to a balanced agreement.[1][2]

Middle East Developments

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revoked the citizenship of two Palestinians in a first-of-its-kind move, ordering their deportation to Gaza for alleged attacks on civilians, and warned of more actions.[1][3] The Netherlands and France condemned Israel’s recent West Bank expansion measures as violations of international law and blows to the two-state solution.[1] UN reports noted continued Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza, risking civilians.[1] Tel Aviv granted Caritas Jerusalem permission for humanitarian aid in Palestinian territories amid NGO restrictions.[4] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed West Bank, Gaza, Iran-US talks, and Cyprus with UN and Pakistani officials.[1]

Africa and Military Deployments

The Pentagon plans to send 200 US troops to Nigeria to train forces against Islamist militants, following US airstrikes on Islamic State targets and amid accusations of failing to protect Christians.[2][3] In Sudan, over 30 million people need urgent aid, with reports of UAE funding paramilitary forces (denied by UAE).[2] Syria’s army began withdrawing from Hasakah outskirts, with internal forces deploying per an agreement with YPG/SDF.[1]

Other Key Global Stories

  • Canada: At least nine killed and over two dozen injured in a mass shooting in northeastern British Columbia, called one of the worst in Canadian history.[2][3]
  • Mexico: Kidnapped miners from a Canadian company found dead.[5]
  • Lebanon: Death toll from building collapse rises to 15, cause unknown.[5]
  • New York City: At least 18 dead from a cold snap over the weekend.[1]
  • El Paso, US: FAA halted all flights to/from airport for 10 days due to “special security reasons,” raising concerns near Mexico border.[2]
  • Europe: EU considers provisional accession model for Ukraine; Portugal’s socialist wins presidency but anti-establishment gains influence; Epstein scandal pressures UK’s Starmer and Royals.[5]
  • Other: Air Canada suspends Cuba flights due to fuel shortage; UNICEF warns 200 million children need aid in 2026; Gambia submits major genocide evidence against Myanmar at ICJ; South Korea-NATO defense talks; Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to overcome divisions and marks World Day of the Sick.[1][4][5]