US military buildup sends message to Iran that force remains an option, expert says
Military analyst Faisal Al-Hamad says the US troop buildup signals to Iran that military action is still on the table, alongside economic and diplomatic pressure.
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AIMilitary and strategic expert Brigadier General Faisal Al-Hamad said the US military buildup is a message to Iran that the military option remains on the table.
Speaking to Al Arabiya FM, he explained that there are three important tracks unfolding in parallel. The first is military readiness, highlighted by the significant US military presence, especially with the deployment of an American aircraft carrier that will become part of the US Central Command's combat system. This move is intended to avoid sending a signal to Iran that the United States is unwilling to escalate or is beginning to withdraw from the region.
He added that the second track involves economic pressure, which continues to be effective. The third is the diplomatic route, as President Trump wants to give diplomacy a chance and avoid the high costs of war. Therefore, he prefers to maintain pressure to achieve further results.
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