Third US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Middle East Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 07:20 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The US has deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reports that the deployment is part of a larger military buildup, while BBC says it is a response to Iran's recent aggression.
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