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US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump warns of strikes

The American military is dispatching a third aircraft carrier strike group carrying over 7,000 sailors and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East. President Donald Trump warned in a recent interview that new bombing campaigns in Iran could happen after the 3 November midterm elections. Trump also said he rejected a recent ceasefire offer from Iran because the terms were not good enough.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 October 2026 at 11:34

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