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Three U.S. carriers could reach the Middle East by the end of October, an official says. President Trump meanwhile warned of retaliation if Tehran were linked to a recent attack.
The Pentagon is dispatching a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as Trump is reportedly weighing whether to ramp up the war against Iran after the midterms.
The U.S. is sending about 9,000 more personnel and Patriot batteries to the Middle East, potentially raising its regional force from 50,000 to 60,000 as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms. Three carrier groups, if all present, could add nearly 20,000 troops.