US Central Command has announced increased readiness of US forces in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts for peace with Iran continue amid rising tensions and new ultimatums from Donald Trump.

US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in the war against Iran, said the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea is on “high alert”. “.

The announcement comes at a time of high tensions, with Pakistan trying to broker a peace deal and US President Donald Trump issuing new ultimatums to Tehran.

Message from the aircraft carrier
CENTCOM posted photos on social media of US warplanes taking off from the deck of the carrier, including “stealth” F-35 fighter jets. The message said US forces remain ready as they “enforce the US blockade of Iranian ports”.

CENTCOM’s announcement coincides with Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to broker a deal to end the US war with Iran. However, President Trump reiterated his threat to Tehran on Thursday, saying Iran will face “very drastic” measures if it does not hand over its uranium stockpile to the United States.

Source: prizrenpost