US forces in the Middle East are being reinforced as they deploy a third aircraft carrier, while the sale of bombs to Israel has also been approved. Specifically, the USS George H.W. Bush is expected to arrive in the Gulf in the coming days, while Donald Trump made harsh statements from the Oval Office, claiming that Iran’s army, navy and air force have essentially vanished. According to Trump’s statements, 32 Iranian ships have ended up at the bottom of the sea. Meanwhile, Iranian vessels such as the Lavan and Bushehr headed toward ports in India and Sri Lanka seeking safety, following the sinking of the frigate Dena on March 4.
At the same time, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned there would be a “massacre” if Kurdish armed groups attempt an invasion, while the Revolutionary Guards continue their provocative actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East – Pete Hegseth: Washington not particularly concerned about reports of possible Russian support to Tehran
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Washington is not particularly concerned about reports of possible Russian support for Tehran. Lockheed Martin has already significantly increased production of essential munitions, reaching up to a four-fold increase in production capacity.
The US State Department approved on Friday the potential sale to Israel of military equipment valued at $151.8 million, during a period when the two countries have launched a large-scale offensive against Iran, causing escalation across the broader Middle East region.
The proposed sale of 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs, weighing 470 kilograms each, “will improve Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats, will enhance the country’s defense and will serve as a deterrent against regional threats,” the announcement states.
