US deploys missile submarine, second aircraft carrier to Middle East
The U.S. is strengthening its capabilities in the region as tensions mount. -Screenshot ABCNews
Revelation 6:3-4 “when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 4 And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword.
Important Takeaways:
- The White House is warning that the United States assesses Iran could launch a retaliatory attack on Israel as early as “this week,” and that the U.S. has to be prepared for an attack that could be “significant.”
- S. officials said the public announcements are intended to send a message to Iran that American military capabilities could be used against an Iranian attack.
- One U.S. official indicated the deployment of the USS Georgia — and the 154 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles aboard — also sends a strong message of significant offensive capability.
- On Monday, the State Department said it would continue its diplomatic push to encourage Iran to scale down any retaliation.
- A joint statement issued by the mediators last week urging both sides to return to the table was designed not only to pressure the parties involved but as a message to Iran that an agreement was in the offing and meant to persuade the country against military action that could scuttle a deal, according to an official.
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