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US Military Deploys Warships, Planes, and Missiles to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The United States is undertaking its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003, deploying a significant array of warships, planes, and missile systems to the region.

20 Feb, 22:38 — 21 Feb, 06:00
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BBCHigh169d ago

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual169d ago

All the warships, planes, and missile systems the US military is sending toward Iran

The US is mounting its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003. Here's a list of the weapons and hardware that it's sent to the region as the Trump administration pressures Iran to strike a deal that would limit its nuclear and military capabilities. At least a dozen warships collectively worth an estimated $50 billion have been deployed to the region. Satellite imagery shows the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, and a second carrier strike group ...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual169d ago

Trump offers Khamenei 'token' deal as US continues major military buildup in Middle East

The US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with two aircraft carrier strike groups deployed amid rising tensions with Iran. President Trump is reportedly considering a narrow nuclear deal while Pentagon officials explore options ranging from diplomacy to targeting Iranian leadership. This buildup includes the USS Gerald R.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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New StatesmanMostly Factual169d ago

Putin will attack Europe next

"If Russia Wins" author Carlo Masala on why Moscow is already looking beyond Ukraine, and how Europe can defend itself without America

By Katie Stallard

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