American "beasts" have arrived in the Middle East; is Trump preparing an attack on Iran?

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided‑missile destroyers have arrived in the Middle East region, which is under the U.S. Central Command.On Thursday, Trump stated that the United States has an &ldquo;armada&rdquo; heading toward Iran, but he hopes it will not need to be used.The warships began deploying from the Asia-Pacific region earlier this month, as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated following the crackdown on protests across the country.Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iran continues to kill protesters, but the demonstrations have since subsided. The American leader added that the killings have stopped and that there is no plan for the execution of prisoners.Heightened tensionsThe U.S. military has previously sent forces to the Middle East during periods of increased tension, often as defensive measures. However, last year the U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.In addition to the aircraft carrier and warships, the Pentagon is also moving fighter jets and air defense systems to the Middle East.Over the weekend, the U.S. military announced it would conduct an exercise in the region &ldquo;to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower.&rdquo; A senior Iranian official said last week that Tehran would consider any attack as &ldquo;all-out war&rdquo; against the country.The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday that it will not allow its airspace, territory, or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran. The U.S. Air Force base at Al Dhafra, south of the capital Abu Dhabi, has been a key center for U.S. air forces supporting critical missions against ISIS, as well as reconnaissance operations across the region.

American "beasts" have arrived in the Middle East; is Trump preparing an attack on Iran?

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