US military sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East, perhaps to check Iran

[Washington Current Affairs] The Wall Street Journal (electronic edition, WSJ) reported on the 1st that the US military has dispatched its third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The troops are expected to arrive by the end of November, bringing an increase of 9,000 to 10,000 people. President Trump is reportedly considering resuming attacks on Iran after the midterm elections in November, and appears to be aiming to keep the country in check.

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The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departed from its home port of San Diego on September 27th. The Marine Corps' ``13th Marine Expeditionary Unit'' also departed on the 28th.

There has been little fighting between the US and Iran, but negotiations to end the fighting have stalled. The US military continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Currently, two aircraft carriers, the George H.W.