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U.S. Military Movements and Rising Tensions in the Middle East

As the conflict between Israel and Iran reaches its sixth day, signs indicate that the United States may be preparing for a more active role in the escalating war. Recent military deployments, such as the redeployment of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East and the repositioning of refueling aircraft across Europe, suggest a shift in U.S. strategic calculus. These actions come amidst mounting concern about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the possibility of a broader regional conflict involving the U.S.