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US Expands Military Build-Up in Middle East with Bombers and Second Aircraft Carrier

The United States intensifies its military presence to counter Iran and Houthi threats, deploying B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia and extending aircraft carrier operations.

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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 Pentagon has deployed six nuclear-capable B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia, signaling potential preparations for strikes on Iran's underground nuclear facilities.
  • A second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, is en route to the Middle East, joining the USS Harry S. Truman, whose deployment has been extended.
  • Approximately 200 U.S. airstrikes have targeted Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since mid-March, focusing on command centers, drone infrastructure, and weapons storage.
  • President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran if it refuses to negotiate a new nuclear deal, while Iran warns of strong retaliation if attacked.
  • Houthi attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden continue to disrupt global trade, forcing costly detours for commercial vessels.