# us sends third carrier group to gulf

> us deploys third carrier strike group to middle east amid largest buildup since 2003.
- Title: us sends third carrier group to gulf · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: us deploys third carrier strike group to middle east amid largest buildup since 2003. us sends third carrier strike group to middle east, adding to two…
- Keywords: carrier strike group, middle east, iran, nimitz-class, george washington, theodore roosevelt, carrier group 9, f-35c, f/a-18 super hornet, makin island, 13th marine expeditionary unit, sends
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/02/us-sends-third-carrier-strike-group-to-middle-east-in-biggest-buildup-since-2003
- Author: Massoud Salari
- Published: 2026-10-02T11:48:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, carrier strike group, middle east, iran, nimitz-class, george washington, theodore roosevelt, carrier group 9, f-35c, f/a-18 super hornet, makin island, 13th marine expeditionary unit
## us sends third carrier group to gulf
the us sends third carrier strike group to middle east, adding to two already operating against iran in biggest buildup since 2003.
## theodore roosevelt departs san diego
theodore roosevelt, a nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier and flagship of carrier strike group 9, departed san diego without ceremony.
## carriers and ships join deployment
theodore roosevelt is accompanied by guided-missile cruiser uss chosin and destroyer squadrons with carrier air wing 11 including f-35c and f/a-18 super hornet jets.
## amphibious group follows
a day later, the amphibious ready group led by uss makin island sailed from san diego carrying 13th marine expeditionary unit of more than 2,000 marines.
## troop numbers and timeline
us officials estimate combined deployment at 9,000 to 10,000 additional troops with arrivals expected by end of november.
## consequence for iran
by end of november, three carrier strike groups and two amphibious ready groups will be in place around iran, giving leaders many options for dealing with iran.
## Key takeaway

us sends third carrier strike group to middle east, adding to two already operating against iran in biggest regional buildup since 2003.