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U.S. Sends Aircraft Carrier Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions

2/13/2026

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The Jerusalem Dispatch reports tensions among Israel, Iran, and the U.S., noting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unsuccessful bid for U.S. military support and U.S. President Donald Trump favoring diplomacy.
The U.S. plans to deploy its largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Amid developments, tensions within Iran rise as families mourn the dead from conflicts, and discussions continue about Iran's influence and missile programs.

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The Jerusalem Dispatch reports tensions among Israel, Iran, and the U.S., noting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unsuccessful bid for U.S. military support and U.S. President Donald Trump favoring diplomacy.
The U.S. plans to deploy its largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Amid developments, tensions within Iran rise as families mourn the dead from conflicts, and discussions continue about Iran's influence and missile programs.