Trump offers Khamenei 'token' deal as US continues major military buildup in Middle East

The US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with two aircraft carrier strike groups deployed amid rising tensions with Iran. President Trump is reportedly considering a narrow nuclear deal while Pentagon officials explore options ranging from diplomacy to targeting Iranian leadership. This buildup includes the USS Gerald R.

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All the warships, planes, and missile systems the US military is sending toward Iran

The US is mounting its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003. Here's a list of the weapons and hardware that it's sent to the region as the Trump administration pressures Iran to strike a deal that would limit its nuclear and military capabilities. At least a dozen warships collectively worth an estimated $50 billion have been deployed to the region. Satellite imagery shows the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, and a second carrier strike group ...