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US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier and B-2 Bombers to Middle East as Tensions with Iran Escalate

The United States intensifies military presence with airstrikes on Houthi rebels, aiming to protect maritime commerce and pressure Iran on nuclear negotiations.

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Diego Garcia Air Base on March 29, 2025.
Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, attends a joint news conference with Gen Nakatani, Japan's defense minister, not photographed, at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Kiyoshi Ota/Pool via REUTERS/File photo
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Overview

  • The USS Carl Vinson joins the USS Harry S. Truman in the Middle East, marking a significant increase in US naval presence in the region.
  • Six B-2 stealth bombers have been deployed to Diego Garcia, signaling a strong message to Iran and its proxies.
  • US airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have escalated as attacks on Red Sea shipping routes continue to disrupt global trade.
  • President Trump has warned of further military action against the Houthis and Iran, while urging Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
  • Iran has rejected direct negotiations, citing US military threats, as regional tensions remain high.