The United States is deploying more forces in the Middle East after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it does not reach a new deal in its nuclear program.
Newsweek I called the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to comment.
Why do it matter
The announcement issued by the US Department of Defense that it deploys additional powers in the Middle East is an indication of all the increasing tensions and the possibility of preparations for a possible strike against the Iranian nuclear program.
While Trump said he preferred negotiations, Iran has excluded direct talks while it was under his “maximum pressure.” Military accumulation can be a partial situation, but it can also be preparations for a strike.
Meanwhile, it also supports the continuous US air strikes against the Houthi rebels supported by Iran in Yemen, who have not stopped their attacks despite more than two weeks of attacks by the American forces.
What do you know
Pentagon’s chief spokesman Sean Bernil announced that the Harry S Truman Strayer Group will join the Central Central Liability Group (CENTCOM) by the Carl Vinson Carrier group on a strike on the orders of Defense Minister Beit Higseth.
“To complete the Centcom, the Secretary also ordered the deployment of additional swarms and other air assets that will enhance our defensive supportive supportive capabilities,” he said.
“If Iran or its agents of American employees and interests in the region threaten, the United States will take decisive measures to defend our people.”
Tensions between the United States and Iran have increased since Trump left the 2015 International Nuclear Agreement, which has increased a long -term confrontation. His renewed military threats and the restoration of “maximum pressure” penalties prompted a stronger speech than Tehran.
CMDR. Public Affairs Officer Jose Lenny, USS Carl Vinson, via DVIDS
While the United States said it is seeking to formulate a new deal, Iran has resisted direct negotiations, saying it would not speak under Trump’s pressure, although it is still open to indirect conversations.
The US ally of Israel also said that it could not accept Iran in obtaining nuclear weapons – something he says he is not following – as he said the military action against Iran is possible.
A high -ranking Iranian military official warned that the American forces in the Middle East will meet revenge if the United States begins military action against Iran. Russia also said that the attack on Iran will have severe “catastrophic” consequences, especially if the nuclear infrastructure has been injured.
What people say
Senior Pentagon Speaker Sean Parnell: “The United States and its partners are still committed to regional security at Centcom AOR and are ready to respond to any state or non -state representative seeking to expand or escalate the conflict in the region.”
Head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Unit Aerospace Unit Amir Ali Hajizadeh: “The Americans have about ten military bases in the region – at least near Iran – and 50,000 soldiers. It seems as if they were sitting in a glass house. And when you are in a glass house, you do not throw stones on others.”
Tritita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Queens Institute for Responsible Construction: “Unless the positions of realism are adopted by both sides and ignoring the maximum methods, this escalating discourse may be worn in a war that none of the two sides want.”
What happens after that
Regional military escalation is likely to continue, and while diplomacy has not been excluded as a way to resolve the confrontation on the Iranian nuclear program, the chances of a strike against Iran are increasing.