From euronews · Massoud Salari · · 1m 20s
us sends third carrier group to gulf
us deploys third carrier strike group to middle east amid largest buildup since 2003.
In brief
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 already operating against iran in biggest regional buildup since 2003. Originally reported by euronews.
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.
The headline
us sends third carrier strike group to middle east, adding to two already operating against iran in biggest regional buildup since 2003.
