US bolsters Middle East presence with 12 warships amid Iran tensions
The US has deployed 12 warships and is considering military options against Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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AIA US Navy official told the Wall Street Journal that the United States has deployed 12 warships to the region to enforce a blockade on Iran and carry out other missions. Officials said a US aircraft carrier strike group and an expeditionary unit are currently heading to the Middle East.
The newspaper added that the Pentagon is considering sending additional air defense equipment and munitions to its bases in the region. A Navy official noted that the new ships will join the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and nine destroyers already deployed.
In the same context, officials confirmed that the US military is preparing options for strikes against Iran and other operations ahead of the midterm elections.