USA is increasing its military power in the Middle East, Iran is making preparations to counter

It was stated that the Pentagon will send a third aircraft carrier and additional marines to the region and will reinforce the 50 thousand soldiers in the region with 10 thousand people. The USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier set sail on Sunday, and the USS Makin Island Amphibious Readiness Group, consisting of three amphibious ships carrying the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set sail at the beginning of the week. The ships, along with warplanes, marines and sailors, are expected to reach the region by the end of November. USA's USS George H.W. Bush and USS George Washington aircraft carriers are currently in the Middle East. Trump also said in his Time interview published the other day that it was possible to restart the attacks after the elections if an agreement could not be reached.

COUNTER PREPARATION FROM IRAN

It has been reported that Iran is also preparing for a more comprehensive response than previous retaliation in case the USA restarts large-scale attacks. According to senior Iranian officials speaking to Reuters, commanders have intensified their target planning against possible attacks. It was stated that within the scope of retaliation, not only elements affiliated with the USA but also countries that support US operations could be targeted.

PENTAGON GIVES A RAISE TO SOLDIERS

The US Department of Defense has updated the legal upper limit of additional payments given to US soldiers serving in conflict zones. According to the regulation announced by the Pentagon, the monthly upper limit of the additional payment that soldiers who are exposed to direct enemy fire can receive has been increased to 450 dollars, while the monthly upper limit of the hazard compensation that soldiers serving in conflict and difficult duty zones can receive has been increased to 275 dollars.