America deploys a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East
American media reported that The Pentagonordered the deployment of a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East, at a time when President Donald Trump is considering taking military action against Iran.
Washington and Tehran began indirect talks last week regarding the future of the Iranian nuclear program, while Trump warned of the consequences "Extremely painful" On the Islamic Republic, in the event that Nuclear agreement.
Escalation against Iran
Late last month, Trump sent the US aircraft carrier "USS Abraham Lincoln" And warships to the Gulf, as part of his escalation of threats against Iran against the backdrop of its bloody suppression of anti-government protests.
American media reported that the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, accompanied by warships, will join that strike group after heading to the Middle East, from its current location in the Caribbean Sea.
Two newspapers indicated "Wall Street Journal" and"New York Times" And network "CBS" To the Pentagon’s preparations and the expected deployment of the second aircraft carrier, citing unnamed officials.
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