U.S. Officials Say Pentagon Prepares to Deploy Second Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East
On February 11 local time, three U.S. officials revealed that as the U.S. military prepares for a possible attack on Iran, the Department of Defense has instructed the second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for deployment to the Middle East.
President Trump had previously stated that he is considering sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East in preparation for military action if negotiations with Iran fail. One U.S. official indicated that the deployment order could be issued within hours, but Trump has not yet formally given the order, and plans may change. Another official stated that the Department of Defense is preparing to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group within two weeks, likely departing from the U.S. East Coast. (Reporter Zhao Miao from the General Administration)
U.S. Department of Defense has instructed a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for deployment to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. President Trump is considering military action if negotiations fail. Deployment orders may be issued imminently, with the strike group expected to leave the U.S. East Coast within two weeks.
- U.S. Department of Defense has instructed a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for deployment to the Middle East.
- President Trump is considering military action against Iran if negotiations fail.
- Deployment orders may be issued within hours, but have not yet been formally given.
- The strike group is likely to depart from the U.S. East Coast within two weeks.