Maps Show US Military Buildup Near Iran
February 23, 2026·2 days ago·via The New York Times
The US ramps up its military presence near Iran with the largest buildup in the Middle East since 2003, deploying carrier groups, B-52 bombers, B-2 stealth aircraft, F-16s, F-22s, and F-35s while raising alert levels at bases like Al Udeid in Qatar. Over 40,000 personnel already in the region get thousands more, signaling serious preparation for potential strikes amid Iran's untrustworthy diplomacy tactics. Analysts like Col.
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