Mideast

US deploys vast Mideast force as Trump pressures Iran

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The US military is stationing a vast array of forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refueling tankers, giving President Donald Trump the option for a major attack against Iran as he pressures the country to strike a deal over its nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump (KL) and Special … Read more

U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. is sending significant numbers of jet fighters and support aircraft to the Middle East, assembling the greatest amount of air power in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during takeoff. Yet it still couldn’t be determined whether President Trump would order strikes against Iran—and if … Read more