US Deploys Thousands of Additional Troops to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

Kathmandu. The United States has begun deploying thousands of additional troops to West Asia. The Donald Trump administration, while claiming progress in talks with Iran, has warned that the conflict could escalate if an agreement is not reached.

According to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the aircraft carrier 'USS George H.W. Bush' and accompanying destroyers have been dispatched to the Middle East. This strike group includes over 6,000 naval personnel.

Similarly, thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in the region. This includes approximately 1,500 paratroopers recently deployed as reinforcements.

The US administration has not disclosed the exact role of these troops. However, the 82nd Airborne Division is a force trained to enter high-risk areas via air to secure critical locations and airfields.

Previously, a ship carrying approximately 2,500 Marines had already arrived in the Middle East, and an additional 2,500 Marines are currently being deployed.

Defense Secretary Hegseth remained ambiguous regarding the deployment of ground forces, stating, "To win a war, one must not reveal their strategy to the enemy."

Meanwhile, the US military presence has increased pressure in the region, where a large number of troops were already stationed.

On another note, the world's largest aircraft carrier, 'USS Gerald R. Ford', was returned for repairs following a fire. It is reported that the damage to the ship has affected the living conditions of hundreds of sailors.

According to military officials, the deployment duration for the vessel is expected to be exceptionally long, potentially setting a new record.