Increasing Presence

But, why?

Third US Carrier sent to Middlle East

Another worrisome sign, though I don't know if it is directed at Iran, Turkey or Pakistan: The US aircraft carrier Enterprise has been deployed to a strategic area that includes waters close to Iran. The warship joins two carriers already in the Fifth Fleet area of operations and strengthens the US Navy's biggest presence in the Gulf since the first Iraq invasion. 'Enterprise provides navy power to counter the assertive, disruptive and coercive behaviour of some countries, as well as support our soldiers and marines in Iraq and Afghanistan,' a [...]

Tags: Middle East, Iran, Enterprise

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