Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

How America Prepared to Confront Iran on Behalf of Israel?

The article discusses the significant military buildup involving the U.S. and Israel in preparation for a potential conflict with Iran amid ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran.

The article outlines the current military tensions between the United States and Iran, accentuated by both nations amassing significant military resources in anticipation of a possible war. The situation is further complicated by Israel's positioning, where it appears to be relying on U.S. support to act on its behalf. Experts have indicated that if conflict were to erupt, it would likely be protracted and extensive, drawing parallels to the lead-up to Iraq's invasion in 2003.

Recent reports highlight the deployment of the USS Gerald Ford, America's largest aircraft carrier, which has shifted from its previous station in Greece to the Eastern Mediterranean, with plans to arrive in Haifa, Israel, shortly. This strategic maneuver aims to strengthen military support in the region as tensions rise. In addition, the article notes the presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln already operating in the Arabian Sea, forming a formidable naval presence.

To further bolster Israel's defenses, a contingent of 12 F-22 Raptor fighter jets is stationed there, demonstrating an escalation in military readiness. Alongside this, additional advanced fighters from the U.S. have also been launched into the region, symbolizing the U.S. commitment to intervening if military conflict with Iran escalates, highlighting the precarious balance of power and the potential for wider conflict in the area soon.

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