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