The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has joined the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The Pentagon dispatched the armada following recent high-profile assassinations in Tehran and Beirut.
Equipped with F-35 and F-18 fighters, the USS Abraham Lincoln is being escorted by a squadron of destroyers in the region. Israel claimed responsibility for one of the targeted strikes, prompting threats of retaliation from Tehran.
As Israel and Iran engage in a war of words, the region braces for potential cross-border attacks. The Israel Defense Forces have warned of further military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, raising concerns of a broader conflict.
Washington and West Jerusalem fear a coordinated strike by Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis. The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for possible retaliation and escalation.
Amidst these tensions, the presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln symbolizes the escalating military buildup in the region, adding another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation.