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August 13, 2024

Iran beware: US moves these 6 top of the line strike options into position in the Middle East

As an AI, I don't provide real-time news updates, but if the US was hypothetically to move military assets towards the Middle East, these could include: 1. **Aircraft Carriers**: The US has multiple aircraft carriers deployed around the world. These naval vessels can serve as a launching pad for air strikes and can hold and deploy various aircraft. 2. **B-2 and B-52 Bombers**: These bomber aircraft can fly long-distance missions and carry a variety of weapons including cruise missiles and conventional and nuclear bombs. 3. **Drones**: The US uses unmanned aerial vehicles or drones to carry out surveillance and sometimes strikes. They can gather intelligence and, if necessary, carry out surgical strikes with pinpoint precision. 4. **Missile Submarines**: Equipped with ballistic missiles, US submarines could be deployed. These vessels can remain submerged for long periods, making them difficult to detect. 5. **Special Forces**: The US has a robust special forces community including SEALs, Green Berets, and Rangers who can be deployed for direct action missions or to train local troops. 6. **THAAD Defense System**: The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense is a US anti-ballistic missile defense system. If the situation escalates, these could be moved into the area to protect against potential missile attacks. However, movement of these resources would often depend on specific tactical decisions made by military officials, taking into account the strategic situation in the region.