The U.S. is quietly moving to rebuild a major military presence around Iran, pairing fresh naval and air power in the Gulf against an Iranian missile force that is now assessed as the largest and most diverse in the Middle East. The deployments are meant to deter attacks on U.S. bases and give President Donald Trump rapid options for striking Iran, even as Tehran signals it is ready to answer any blow with a storm of missiles on American forces and regional allies. ABC News reported that the Pentagon is expected to send additional assets to the Middle East in coming days, including the possible deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to the region. Watch for more
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