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World · 4 February 2026

US military positions assets near Iran amid strike speculation

US military positions assets near Iran amid strike speculation

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The United States has moved substantial military assets into the Middle East, placing dozens of aircraft and roughly twelve naval vessels within operational range of Iran. Defence officials, along with satellite data, indicate the reinforcements were deployed over the past month. Although no strike has been confirmed, the positioning gives Washington the means to act quickly if President Trump opts to approve military action against Tehran in the coming weeks.

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