US sends third aircraft carrier toward Iran amid wider military buildup
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier toward waters around Iran as part of a broader military buildup in the Middle East. A US official said the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group left San Diego on Sunday and was followed a day later by the Makin Island Marine Expeditionary Force. The deployment comes as Washington keeps military options open while also leaving room for diplomacy.The official said the Makin Island force is carrying more than 2,000 Marines. By the end of November, three aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups are expected to be positioned around Iran,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Iran claims attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz as US warships move farther offshore
Iran has claimed that attacks on ships, including US Navy vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed US warships farther from the Iranian coast. The claim comes amid continuing tension in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where shipping routes and military movements remain closely watched. The latest statements also follow reports that US vessels have shifted position into deeper waters in the central Arabian Sea.The immediate trigger for the renewed focus is reporting that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian antiship cruise missile strike on 14 September. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
