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- The U.S. military has deployed significant naval and air power in the Middle East to prepare for sustained combat amid talks with Iran.
- The buildup includes two carrier strike groups, enabling continuous air strikes.
- Iranian officials warn any U.S. attack would be treated as all-out war and target bases in the region.
- Pentagon planners expect weeks-long operations with no ground troops, signaling stand-off strikes and fueling calls for Congressional approval.
