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U.S. Deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group to Middle East

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. is sending USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East.
The forces are slated to arrive by the end of November 2026.
Deployment carries roughly 10,000 personnel, adding amphibious and aviation support.
USS George H.W. Bush and USS George Washington operate in the Arabian Sea.
President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing renewed action against Iran after November 3 midterm elections.

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Story summary

U.S. is sending USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East.
The forces are slated to arrive by the end of November 2026.
Deployment carries roughly 10,000 personnel, adding amphibious and aviation support.
USS George H.W. Bush and USS George Washington operate in the Arabian Sea.
President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing renewed action against Iran after November 3 midterm elections.