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US Bolsters Military Presence in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

Published February 16, 2026, 14:17
US Bolsters Military Presence in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The United States is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East, with the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arriving in the Gulf region on January 26th. Satellite imagery confirms the recent arrival of the carrier in the Arabian Sea, approximately 150 miles off the coast of Oman. This deployment is part of a broader pattern of US military mobilization, during a period of heightened tension with Iran. Additionally, a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is expected to reinforce the US presence in the region. This move comes as meetings between Washington and Tehran delegations are approaching in Geneva, indicating the US effort to pressure Iran regarding its nuclear program. The increased military presence aims to deter further escalation of tensions. The strengthening of the US military presence in the region is a response to growing concerns about regional stability and security, as well as an effort to ensure freedom of navigation and protect US interests.