US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
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A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East as Washington increases its pressure on Iran.
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is en route to the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant military buildup near Iran as part of efforts to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program.
The U.S. has amassed a dozen military ships in Middle Eastern waters, raising concerns among experts about the potential for an extended conflict with Iran.
The U.S. has amassed a dozen military ships in Middle Eastern waters, raising concerns among experts about the potential for an extended conflict with Iran.
The United States has moved a large package of air and naval assets toward the Middle East, marking the most significant surge of U.S. air power in the region since the 2003 Iraq war.
The U.S. has deployed over 50 fighter jets, including F-16s, F-22s, and F-35s, along with refueling tankers and intelligence aircraft, to the Middle East following nuclear talks in Geneva.
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