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U.S. Show of Force in Arabian Sea Heightens Iran Tensions

2/23/2026

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Two U.S. carrier strike groups in the Arabian Sea raise the likelihood of conflict with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump may threaten Iran during the State of the Union unless it halts its nuclear ambitions.
Europe is considering its own nuclear deterrents amid concerns over Russia's military aggression.
Harlan Ullman emphasizes the need for strategic clarity.

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Two U.S. carrier strike groups in the Arabian Sea raise the likelihood of conflict with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump may threaten Iran during the State of the Union unless it halts its nuclear ambitions.
Europe is considering its own nuclear deterrents amid concerns over Russia's military aggression.
Harlan Ullman emphasizes the need for strategic clarity.