# Middle%20East
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Pentagon Readies Second Carrier Strike Group — George H.W. Bush — for Possible Middle East Deployment
The Pentagon has directed a second carrier strike group, centered on USS George H.W. Bush, to prepare for deployment to the Middle East, with a likely departure from the U.S. East Coast in about two weeks. The decision sharpens U.S. naval presence in the region, signaling deterrence while imposing logistical and strategic trade-offs for American forces juggling global commitments.
Trump’s Final Warning to Tehran: Military Pressure, Israeli Backing and a Russian Plea for Restraint
President Trump warned on February 10 that Washington would use military force if Iran does not agree to a tougher nuclear framework that also curbs missiles and regional proxies. Israel has reinforced US resolve by sharing intelligence, while Iran vows destructive retaliation and Russia urges diplomacy to avoid wider war.
Pentagon Readies Second Carrier for Middle East as Tensions Persist
The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered a second carrier strike group—the USS George H.W. Bush—to prepare for deployment to the Middle East, accelerating training off Virginia to meet a departure roughly two weeks away. The move aims to bolster deterrence and reassure regional partners but raises questions about strain on U.S. naval resources and implications for the Indo-Pacific balance with China.
Iran’s Larijani Says US Is ‘Turning to Reason’ as Tehran Warns Israel Against Sabotage of Talks
Ali Larijani, Iran’s chief security adviser, said indirect talks with the United States continue and signalled that American engagement indicates a move toward pragmatism, while warning that Israel is trying to undermine the negotiations. Meeting Qatar’s leaders, Larijani said Iran has not received concrete US proposals and reiterated that an attack on Iran would bring retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Trying to Drag Washington into a War with Tehran
Iran’s foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to drag the United States into a war with Iran, alleging Israel has favored military solutions and even struck multiple regional targets. Tehran says some U.S. officials prefer diplomacy, and frames its charges as both deterrence and a bid to shape international opinion amid heightened regional tensions.
Trump Weighs Sending Second Carrier to Middle East as Iran Talks Hang in Balance
President Trump said he may send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as a contingency if talks with Iran fail, even as indirect negotiations continue after meetings in Muscat. The planned deployment would signal U.S. resolve but risks creating coverage gaps elsewhere and heightening the chance of escalation.
Netanyahu Flies to Washington to Press Trump: Wants Missile and Proxy Limits Written Into Any Iran Deal
Benjamin Netanyahu made a rapid, high-stakes visit to Washington to press President Trump to insist that U.S. talks with Iran include limits on ballistic missiles and Tehran’s support for proxy militias, not just nuclear restrictions. The move reflects Israeli anxiety about being sidelined in negotiations and risks complicating an already delicate diplomatic process with Iran.
Viral Claim of Iranian ICBM Test Debunked by Experts — Why the Hoax Matters
Viral footage claiming Iran test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile has been dismissed by missile experts as almost certainly fake. Technical inconsistencies, absence of corroborating data, and Iran’s known force structure point to fabrication, highlighting risks from rapid misinformation in security affairs.
Strike a Carrier, Invite a Response: Why Hitting a U.S. Aircraft Carrier Would Force Washington's Hand
A Beijing commentary argued that an Iranian strike on a U.S. aircraft carrier would almost certainly draw U.S. retaliation. Such an attack would challenge American deterrence, risk rapid escalation across the region, and have immediate diplomatic and economic repercussions for global shipping and markets.
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for White House Meeting on February 11
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on February 10 to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on February 11, returning to Israel on February 12. The brief visit is likely intended to reaffirm U.S.-Israeli ties and communicate shared positions on regional security issues, with political and strategic significance for both capitals.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Frames Cautious Optimism After Oman Talks, Flags Israel as a Wildcard
Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi framed Tehran’s negotiating position after indirect Oman talks, saying the format is not the problem but unreasonable U.S. demands could derail progress. Analysts welcomed the small diplomatic opening while warning that military options remain viable and that Israel could sabotage any deal.
Hamas Warns Israeli Cabinet Move Signals Push to Annex West Bank and ‘Erase’ Palestinian Presence
Hamas has accused Israel’s far‑right government of pursuing a deliberate policy to annex West Bank territory and eliminate Palestinian presence, following an Israeli cabinet decision. The movement called for Palestinian unity and a national plan to resist, a development that raises the stakes for regional stability, diplomatic responses and the future of a two‑state solution.