US naval carrier group nears Iranian strike range

The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. This deployment positions American forces within striking distance of Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran surge. The military build-up also includes the deployment of F-15E Strike Eagles to Jordan and B-52 bombers to Qatar, creating multiple strike options. According to reports, senior Israeli military officers described the coming week as "critical" for the possibility of a US attack on Iran.