US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyFebruary 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman

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Amid rising tensions with Iran and uncertainty surrounding nuclear talks, the U.S. military has increased its presence in the Middle East. Nuclear talks, initially planned for Istanbul, have been moved to Oman following lobbying from Arab countries. Satellite imagery reveals the positioning of U.S. aircraft, naval vessels, and logistical platforms throughout the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea and destroyers in the eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea. Experts suggest this buildup indicates preparation for potential strike options, though visible movements alone do not confirm an imminent strike. The positioning includes aircraft potentially purposed for search-and-rescue and logistics operations.

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iran 90% middle east 90% nuclear talks 80% u.s. military 80% aircraft carrier 70% oman 60% strike options 60% naval assets 50% strait of hormuz 40%

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