Trump Pressures Iran: U.S. Military Deploys Larger Fleet

Source: Global Times
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新华社华盛顿1月26日电 美国总统特朗普26日称,伊朗局势仍“处于变化之中”,他已派遣一支比美军在委内瑞拉周边海域规模更大的舰队到中东地区,同时认为伊朗确实希望达成协议。

特朗普当天接受美国阿克西奥斯新闻网站采访时说:“我们在伊朗边上有一支庞大的舰队,比在委内瑞拉的还大。”他同时表示,外交仍是选项之一,并称伊朗方面“想达成协议”。

阿克西奥斯新闻网站援引知情人士报道,特朗普尚未作出最终决定。他本周可能会举行更多内部磋商,并听取关于军事选项的汇报。随着美军航空母舰打击群到来,这些选项将进一步丰富。

美军中央司令部26日在社交媒体上发布消息说,“亚伯拉罕·林肯”号航母打击群“正部署到中东”。美国哥伦比亚广播公司新闻部网站援引一名美国官员的话报道,该航母打击群已经驶入中央司令部辖区。

报道说,该航母打击群包括三艘导弹驱逐舰和F-35C型隐形战斗机、F/A-18E/F型战斗机、EA-18G电子战飞机等航母舰载机。美军还向中东地区增派F-15E战斗机、加油机和导弹防御系统。

美国自去年8月以来在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海部署一支两栖舰队,并于11月部署“杰拉尔德·R·福特”号航母打击群。今年1月3日,美军对委内瑞拉发起大规模军事打击,突入委首都加拉加斯,强行控制委总统马杜罗及其妻子并把他们带到美国。

近期,伊朗多地发生骚乱事件,造成安全人员和民众伤亡。连日来,特朗普多次威胁进行军事干涉。伊朗外交部发言人巴加埃26日说,伊朗武装力量将全力回应任何侵犯,令侵犯者“后悔”。

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Force Movement
SALUTE Report
Size
One aircraft carrier strike group, additional fighter jets and support aircraft
Activity
Deployment of a larger naval fleet to the Middle East, ongoing discussions about military options
Location
Middle East
Unit
U.S. Navy, U.S. Central Command
Time
January 26, 2023
Equipment
Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrierF-35C stealth fightersF/A-18E/F fighter jetsEA-18G electronic warfare aircraftF-15E fighter jetsrefueling aircraftmissile defense systems
Summary

President Trump announced the deployment of a larger U.S. naval fleet to the Middle East on January 26, 2023, surpassing the size of the fleet near Venezuela. The Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, along with additional fighter jets and support aircraft, is being sent to the region amid ongoing discussions about military options. Iran has faced unrest, prompting threats of military intervention from the U.S.

Key Facts
  • President Trump announced the deployment of a larger naval fleet to the Middle East than that near Venezuela.
  • The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is being deployed to the region.
  • The strike group includes three missile destroyers and various aircraft.
  • Additional F-15E fighters and missile defense systems are being sent to the Middle East.
  • Iran has experienced unrest, and Trump has threatened military intervention.