politics
February 13, 2026
US preparing to send second aircraft carrier toward Iran
The Department of War has reportedly instructed another aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for possible deployment to the Middle East
TL;DR
- A second US aircraft carrier strike group is reportedly preparing for potential deployment to the Middle East.
- This is part of a contingency plan if diplomatic efforts regarding Iran's nuclear program fail.
- President Trump has acknowledged considering sending another carrier and stated Washington might have to take 'something very tough' actions.
- The USS George H.W. Bush is being readied, potentially joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already in the region.
- Indirect talks between the US and Iran recently occurred in Oman, following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last year.
- Iran maintains its right to enrich uranium, has ruled out talks on its ballistic missile program, and warned of retaliation against US bases if attacked.
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