"Ready to act proactively": US warships prepare for escalation with Iran | Report

American warships in the Middle East are preparing for possible escalation with Iran, in case Trump decides to resume strikes. Long-range missiles and bunker-buster bombs have been transferred. The commander of an aircraft carrier said the forces are ready to act proactively. The report comes amid the evacuation of American diplomats from the region.

American warships in the Middle East are preparing for the possibility of an escalation in fighting against Iran, in case President Donald Trump decides to launch another round of strikes in the coming weeks. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing American officials involved in military planning. As part of the preparations, a large shipment of munitions was transferred to the region, including long-range missiles for striking land targets and bunker-buster bombs. Captain Nicholas Delio, commander of the aircraft carrier "George Washington," said: "We are always vigilant, focused on what is happening around us and ready to respond immediately or act proactively." The report does not indicate that Trump has made a final decision to attack. Meanwhile, CNN reported that the US is accelerating the evacuation of diplomats from its missions in the Middle East, and that Israel pressured the US to attack Iran but its efforts were unsuccessful.