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U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran

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The buildup of military hardware comes as the U.S. and Iran are still pursuing diplomatic talks that could help avert a conflict.

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  1. NPR

    U.S. military buildup continues as Iran faces possible strikes (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The U.S. is sending even more Navy ships and top-of-the-line warplanes into the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Iran are talking about that country's nuclear program.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The buildup of military hardware comes as the U.S. and Iran are still pursuing diplomatic talks that could help avert a conflict.

  3. The Boston Globe

    US military moves into place for possible strikes against Iran (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The rapid buildup of US forces in the Middle East is at the point that President Trump could take military action against Iran as soon as this weekend, officials said.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. military moves into place for possible strikes in Iran | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The rapid buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East has progressed to the point that President Donald Trump has the option to take military action against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said, leaving the White House with high stakes choices about pursuing diploma…

  5. West Hawaii Today

    US military moves into place for possible strikes in Iran (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    US military moves into place for possible strikes in Iran – Nation and World News | West Hawaii Today

  6. The Christian Post

    Trump briefed on multiple Iran strike options as more US forces move into region (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    U.S. military units continue to arrive in the Middle East, as the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier is expected to enter the Mediterranean Sea this week.

  7. Newsweek

    US poised for war on Iran—Here’s what Trump has deployed to Middle East (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump has moved key warships and hundreds of fighter jets into the Gulf region as fears rise the US could launch strikes on Iran.

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