@afrivision.media: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has refused to disclose exactly how many American aircraft carriers will be positioned near Iran as Washington rapidly strengthens its military presence across the Middle East. Asked directly about the number of carriers being deployed, Hegseth called it a fair question but said he would not publicly reveal operational details, emphasizing instead that President Donald Trump would have multiple military options available. The comments come as the United States sends the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group and approximately 9,000 additional sailors and Marines toward the Middle East. The deployment could bring three U.S. aircraft carriers into the region by late October. The USS George H.W. Bush and USS George Washington are already operating there, although future movements of individual carriers could change the final number. The buildup comes as Trump considers renewed military strikes against Iran following stalled ceasefire negotiations. Trump has said additional strikes remain possible while refusing to reveal specific military plans. With thousands of additional U.S. personnel, warships and aircraft moving toward the region, Washington is significantly expanding the military options available to the president as tensions with Tehran remain high. #UnitedStates #Iran #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #USNavy
