US media: US deploys dozens of replenishment ships to the Middle East
and more than 50 fighter jets
Sputnik News, Washington, February 19 - According to a report by The New York Times on February 19, citing U.S. officials, the United States is deploying dozens of replenishment ships, more than 50 fighter jets and two aircraft carrier battle groups to the Middle East in preparation for an escalation of the situation.
The report states: "The increased military forces include dozens of replenishment ships, more than 50 fighter jets and two aircraft carrier battle groups, with destroyers, cruisers and submarines accompanying the carrier group."
An officer told the newspaper that if the situation escalates, the United States could defend Iran's retaliation in the short term, but there are still questions about whether it can win in a more prolonged campaign.
The second round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran were held in Geneva, Switzerland on February 17. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after the talks that the Geneva negotiations made progress, and Tehran and Washington will draft a potential agreement text.
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