February 24, 2026 | The World and Everything in It Fifty percent forward: U.S. military buildup near Iran, strike options, and risks of retaliation Home » Military and Political Power RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow February 24, 2026 | The World and Everything in It Fifty percent forward: U.S. military buildup near Iran, strike options, and risks of retaliation RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow Listen Issues: Issues: Iran Iran Nuclear Military and Political Power