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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