British Website: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enters Iran’s Deterrence Range Amid Unprecedented Escalation
U.S. Military Escalation in the Middle East Raises Fears of Direct Confrontation with Tehran
NYN | Reports and Analyses
The British website Middle East Eye revealed that the arrival of the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East places American forces within the range of potential Iranian strikes, amid a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
Air Reinforcements and Extensive Deployment of U.S. Forces
The report explained that Washington has reinforced its military presence by deploying F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets in Jordan, alongside B-52 strategic bombers stationed in Qatar—steps that reflect U.S. readiness for wide-scale military options.
Deployment of Defensive Systems in the Israeli Entity
In the same context, Israeli Channel 13 reported that the U.S. military is preparing to deploy additional THAAD missile defense batteries inside the Israeli entity, in anticipation of any potential Iranian response.
A Pivotal Week and Rising Prospects of Confrontation
The British website quoted officers in the Israeli occupation army describing the coming week as “decisive,” suggesting the possibility of a U.S. strike on Iran amid rapidly accelerating military indicators.
U.S. Threats and Intelligence Movements
This escalation comes following increasing U.S. threats against Tehran to carry out military action, amid mutual accusations of U.S.–Israeli intelligence activity aimed at stoking tensions and destabilizing Iran internally, according to the report.
