
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is sending a large array of additional weaponry to the Middle East, including more warships, air defenses and submarines, in preparation for a possible military strike on Iran if President Donald Trump makes that decision, according to U.S. officials and information from public tracking. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The buildup of military hardware comes as the U.S.
Main Idea: The United States is moving more military power into the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs possible strikes on Iran while talks with Tehran continue.
Key Points:
More US military buildup raises the risk of war, which could push up oil and gas prices and unsettle markets for households and small businesses.
Diplomatic talks still leave a chance to avoid strikes and a wider conflict.
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Central decision-maker in the story about possible U.S. strikes on Iran and the military buildup.
The agency sending additional weaponry and forces to the Middle East.
Named Iranian foreign minister directly involved in the diplomatic talks discussed.
Named Israeli prime minister whose concerns and meetings are part of the article’s central diplomatic context.
Named secretary expected to brief Israel and play a key role in the Iran diplomacy.
Named U.S. special envoy participating in the talks with Iran.
Iranian military force conducting drills and referenced as a possible target in the conflict.
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White House press secretary quoted on the talks; relevant but not central.
Cited as the source for protest-related casualty figures, but not a central actor in the story.