U.S. Deploys Dual-Carrier Armada to the Middle East Amid Iran Crackdown

The United States is sending a dual‑carrier armada led by the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS John C. Stennis toward the Middle East in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, with UK assets joining the posture. President Trump claimed his warnings deterred executions and warned of further action, while the UN Human Rights Council called for an independent probe into the killings. Iran’s officials say deaths are around 5,000, but activists and observers put estimates up to 20,000 or more, reflecting a severe humanitarian crisis. The move signals intensified deterrence and raises questions about the next steps and whether force could be used.