Satellite confirms US carrier near Iran as regional build-up widens

BBC Verify used satellite imagery to place the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group off Oman, part of a broader US military deployment in the Middle East that includes ships and fighter jets. Washington is pressing Iran ahead of a second round of talks in Switzerland over Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions, while Tehran conducted a maritime drill in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the current build-up shows deeper, more sustainable deterrence than past operations, with potential for a sustained engagement in the region.