The United States reportedly moved forward with possible military action against Iran on Thursday night (January 29) and deployed drones to survey Iran’s defences. Several aircraft, drones and ships are already moving towards Iran. President Donald Trump said that a “beautiful armada” is sailing towards Iran. According to flight tracking data, a US Navy MQ-4C drone is monitoring the Gulf near the coast of Iran. The MC-4C, a surveillance drone, took off from an Abu Dhabi base and was seen over the Strait of Hormuz. A US P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft has also been seen in the region. US warships are also sailing towards Iran, including the USS Delbert D Black and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The former was tracked through the Suez Canal towards the Gulf.

Full report : US deploys drones to survey Iran; at least 10 warships stationed in Middle East.