Massive military buildup in the Middle East: The US is sending a second aircraft carrier.

Massive military buildup in the Middle East: The US is sending a second aircraft carrier.

12.02.2026 00:52

It has been claimed that the United States is preparing to send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as part of its possible preparations for an attack on Iran. While President Trump is considering this military move among the options as diplomatic talks with Iran continue, a final order for deployment has not yet been given, but it has been suggested that the ship could be positioned in the region within two weeks.

It has been claimed that the U.S. military is preparing to send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region as part of preparations for a possible military operation against Iran.

PENTAGON'S "READY ORDER"

According to U.S. officials speaking to the Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon has issued preparation orders for the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier strike group for a possible deployment to the Middle East. If the decision is finalized, the massive aircraft carrier is expected to depart from the U.S. East Coast within two weeks to join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the region.

TRUMP'S OPTION ON THE TABLE: NEGOTIATION OR OPERATION?

It is reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping military options on the table in case the nuclear negotiations with Iran fail. Officials state that no final order has yet been given regarding the sending of a second aircraft carrier, but preparations are being carried out at the highest level.

UNPRECEDENTED MILITARY BUILDUP IN THE REGION

The new deployment following the fleet led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which arrived in the region on January 26, is described as an "unprecedented military buildup."

TRUMP'S "ARMADA" WARNING

In a statement on January 28, Trump addressed the Tehran administration, indicating that a massive "Armada" is advancing and warned: "Ready, willing, and able to act quickly and violently if necessary. If there is no agreement, a worse attack will be carried out."

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