US Military Build-Up in Middle East Raises Fears of New Strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON: The decision to increase the US military presence in the Middle East has heightened concerns of possible new attacks on Iran.

According to a US official, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt will reach the Middle East in mid-November, where it will replace the USS George Washington.

The news agency reported that the USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Singapore on November 6.

The report said the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit will also arrive in the Middle East later this month. Under this deployment, more than 2,200 US Marines and naval personnel will be stationed in the region.

The news agency said US Marines have the capability to carry out sea operations, raids and vessel searches.