U.S. forces are on heightened alert as Washington strengthens its military posture across the region. The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and reinforced air-defense systems sends a clear signal: deterrence through readiness. The United States is not seeking conflict — but it is prepared to defend its forces, its allies, and regional stability.
SPECIAL SECURITY BRIEFING — U.S. Forces on Alert: Deterrence and Defense in the Middle East
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