U.S. Adds Carrier and 10,000 Troops to Middle East

October 2, 2026•Read full article on source

The Pentagon is deploying an additional aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf, according to a US official, a move that gives American commanders more options if President Donald Trump chooses to escalate attacks on Iran.

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