Washington, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US military assets in the Middle East

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2026-02-28

The massive US military presence in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets, and refueling aircraft, lays the foundation for a major campaign against Iran. Below, AFP examines key US military assets deployed in the region, after Washington launched strikes that President Donald Trump said were targeting Tehran's naval and missile forces. - Ships - Washington currently has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East, including one a......

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