US deploys third aircraft carrier group to Middle East amid Iran tensions
They publishedUS sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid stalemate in Iran war
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Who
What
- US military dispatches a third carrier strike group to the Middle East amid Iran tensions.
- The group includes USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Makin Island with two amphibious ships.
- Over 7,000 sailors and 2,000 Marines are part of the deployed forces.
- Up to three carriers could be in the region by late October according to a US official.
- Trump signals possible new strikes after the midterm elections, citing Iran nuclear concerns.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng
topics: Politics · language: eng
When
published 2 Oct, 01:17Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/02/us-third-aircraft-carrier-middle-east-iran
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