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US Military Buildup Near Iran

Updated 2026-10-02 10:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Three US aircraft carriers and 10,000 troops are set to be deployed near Iran by the end of November. This move has raised concerns about potential escalation in tensions with Iran.

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Al Jazeera

New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?

By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.

2026-10-02 10:06 UTC