$BTC US media: The US military will send a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East and up to 10,000 troops
Golden Ten Data Oct 2日讯, citing a report by the Wall Street Journal, according to U.S. officials, the Pentagon is dispatching a third carrier strike group to the Middle East, along with additional Marine Corps amphibious vessels. It is expected to add approximately 9,000 to 10,000 American troops. The related ships, aircraft, and personnel are expected to arrive by the end of November. At present, the “George H. W. Bush” and “George Washington” carrier strike groups are already deployed in the Middle East. The “Theodore Roosevelt” carrier set sail from San Diego recently, and the “Makin Island” amphibious ready group has also departed. If the “George Washington” carrier remains in the area at that time, the U.S. will deploy three carrier strike groups in the Middle East simultaneously, for the first time since April. In addition, the U.S. has recently extended the deployments of air defense units and the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, among other forces. Currently, there are more than 50,000 U.S. troops and about 20 U.S. Navy vessels in the Middle East. The report says that amid this troop surge, U.S. President Trump is considering resuming military strikes against Iran after the midterm elections if the U.S. and Iran fail to reach an agreement. If the third carrier continues to remain in the region, it will give the U.S. more military options and firepower.
(Source: Golden Ten Data App)
Golden Ten Data Oct 2日讯, citing a report by the Wall Street Journal, according to U.S. officials, the Pentagon is dispatching a third carrier strike group to the Middle East, along with additional Marine Corps amphibious vessels. It is expected to add approximately 9,000 to 10,000 American troops. The related ships, aircraft, and personnel are expected to arrive by the end of November. At present, the “George H. W. Bush” and “George Washington” carrier strike groups are already deployed in the Middle East. The “Theodore Roosevelt” carrier set sail from San Diego recently, and the “Makin Island” amphibious ready group has also departed. If the “George Washington” carrier remains in the area at that time, the U.S. will deploy three carrier strike groups in the Middle East simultaneously, for the first time since April. In addition, the U.S. has recently extended the deployments of air defense units and the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, among other forces. Currently, there are more than 50,000 U.S. troops and about 20 U.S. Navy vessels in the Middle East. The report says that amid this troop surge, U.S. President Trump is considering resuming military strikes against Iran after the midterm elections if the U.S. and Iran fail to reach an agreement. If the third carrier continues to remain in the region, it will give the U.S. more military options and firepower.
(Source: Golden Ten Data App)