The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group—led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt—alongside amphibious readiness groups to the Middle East. The massive movement will add roughly 9,000 to 10,000 additional sailors and Marines to the region, boosting the total U.S. force footprint. The deployment comes as peace talks remain deadlocked and President Trump warns that new strikes against Iran are possible following the midterm elections. Two other carriers, the USS George H.W. Bush and the USS George Washington, are already operating in or near the region. This buildup marks the first time in years that the U.S. has positioned a potential three-carrier force in the theater, signaling a major strategic escalation.

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