New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Author: Priyanka ShankarPublished on: October 2, 2026Country: United States

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New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group near Iran in the Middle East, involving over 10,000 troops including sailors and Marines. The deployment includes the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Makin Island MEU, with F-35 jets, bringing the total US forces in the region to around 50,000. The force buildup aims to keep military options available for President Trump regardless of diplomatic developments.

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