Expert: U.S. Military Creates "Countdown to Conflict" Atmosphere as Clouds of War Gather in the Middle East

On the 27th, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier "Ford" arrived in Israeli waters, increasing the number of U.S. aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East to two. On the same day, the U.S. State Department approved the evacuation of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. embassy in Israel, and the U.S. ambassador to Israel advised embassy staff to leave as soon as possible. Experts analyze that the U.S. actions are equivalent to issuing a "conflict alert."

Military observer Wei Dongxu: The U.S. ambassador to Israel's request for U.S. consulate staff to leave quickly is equivalent to issuing a "conflict alert." In fact, the two U.S. Navy carrier strike groups in the Middle East, along with Air Force fighter units including F-22s and F-35s, have already entered a state of readiness, capable of launching large-scale attacks at any time.

Moreover, the Israeli Air Force can also cooperate in operations. If the third round of indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran does not achieve a breakthrough, the Middle East will face a greater crisis.

U.S. Military Deterrence Against Iran from Three Directions, Clouds of War Gather in the Middle East

Military observer Wei Dongxu: In response to Iran's pressure and deterrence, the U.S. has three forces in the Middle East to build a strike system.

First, the U.S. Navy's "Lincoln" carrier strike group is on standby in the northern Arabian Sea, capable of conducting joint strikes with carrier-based aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Second, the U.S. Air Force F-35A, F-15, and F-16, gathered in Jordan, can be deployed for airstrike operations at any time, and the bases where these fighter jets are stationed have air defense and missile defense systems for protection.

Third, the deployed "Ford" carrier strike group and the fleet of F-22 Raptors that have arrived in Israel can operate independently or conduct long-range air strikes in conjunction with the Israeli Air Force.

Approximately 20 U.S. refueling aircraft arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel on the evening of February 26, indicating that the U.S. and Israel are preparing for joint operations. It can be said that the current situation in the Middle East is fraught with tension.