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The US has intensified its Middle East military buildup to levels unseen since 2003, with the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group nearing the region to join USS Abraham Lincoln, alongside squadrons of F-22s, F-35s, F-15s, and F-16s, as President Trump considers limited strikes on Iran to force a nuclear deal. Israeli airstrikes continued in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on February 20-21, killing at least 10-12 people including Hezbollah operatives, amid vows of resistance from the group. The US has also begun precautionary evacuations of hundreds of troops from Gulf bases.
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US forces have deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group toward the Middle East, creating a dual-carrier presence with USS Abraham Lincoln, supported by F-35s, F-22s, F-15s, F-16s, tankers, and C-5M heavy transports to bases in Qatar, Jordan, and Europe. President Trump publicly weighed limited strikes on Iranian targets, coinciding with Iran's nuclear counterproposal preparations and joint drills with Russia. Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah weapons depots and sites in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and southern areas, resulting in 10-12 deaths including group operatives; Hezbollah vowed continued resistance. US evacuated troops from major Gulf bases amid Iranian threats to all assets.
These movements enable rapid US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear or IRGC facilities but risk retaliation via Hezbollah cross-border attacks, Houthi shipping disruptions, or Strait of Hormuz closure, potentially driving oil prices higher and affecting global energy flows. Spillover to Lebanon ceasefire stability is elevated following recent strikes, with proxy escalations likely. In Ukraine, Russia struck Kharkiv killing two amid 175 clashes, but intensity remains steady.
Likely next steps include full US carrier integration within days and monitoring Iranian proxy responses or nuclear talks breakdown; key gaps involve precise IRGC mobilization indicators and Russian arms transfers to Iran despite Israeli warnings.
