BLUF

The warships are not intended to join the fighting, but are instead designed to send a message of deterrence to Iran and its proxies.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. The first US strike group arrived off the coast of Israel last week.
  2. Now, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower strike group is also headed to the region.
  3. The US’ 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit—a rapid reaction force—is also on stand-by.

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