The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East as a war of words between Iran and President Donald Trump over Iran's nuclear ambitions sent tensions spiraling in recent days.
The Pentagon extended the deployment of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group and ordered a second flotilla to the Middle East, Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed Tuesday. It also sent additional warplanes to the region, including F-35 fighters and B-2 stealth bombers, according to a U.S. official.
The posture shift came as Trump threatened to bomb Iran if the country does not strike a deal over its nuclear weapons capabilities.
"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," he said.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hit back on Monday that, while Iran believes a U.S. strike is unlikely, "if they commit any mischief they will surely receive a strong reciprocal blow."
The Pentagon extended the deployment of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group and ordered a second flotilla to the Middle East, Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed Tuesday. It also sent additional warplanes to the region, including F-35 fighters and B-2 stealth bombers, according to a U.S. official.
The posture shift came as Trump threatened to bomb Iran if the country does not strike a deal over its nuclear weapons capabilities.
"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," he said.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hit back on Monday that, while Iran believes a U.S. strike is unlikely, "if they commit any mischief they will surely receive a strong reciprocal blow."
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