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US Deploys Second Carrier Amid Iran Tensions and Threats

2/19/2026

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The United States has sent a second aircraft carrier to the region amid tensions with Iran.
On February 6, the U.S. Navy released a photo of a carrier, destroyer, and cargo ship in the Arabian Sea.
Trump administration announced visa restrictions on Iranian officials for suppressing protests and cutting internet access.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened air strikes if Iran does not negotiate on its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.

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The United States has sent a second aircraft carrier to the region amid tensions with Iran.
On February 6, the U.S. Navy released a photo of a carrier, destroyer, and cargo ship in the Arabian Sea.
Trump administration announced visa restrictions on Iranian officials for suppressing protests and cutting internet access.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened air strikes if Iran does not negotiate on its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.