US Bolsters Middle East Presence with Additional Naval Forces

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directs the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and USS Georgia submarine to the region amid escalating tensions with Iran.

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is accelerating its deployment to the Middle East.
The USS Georgia, a nuclear-powered submarine, is also being sent to the region with over 150 Tomahawk missiles.
These deployments follow the assassinations of high-ranking Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, which have increased fears of Iranian retaliation.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is already operating in the area, providing additional military capabilities.
US officials emphasize the moves aim to deter aggression and protect both American and Israeli interests.