What with Israel seemingly set on expanding the 2023-24 Israel-Hamas War by stepping up airstrikes on Lebanon and Syria, in what way are the 2 or 3 re-situated US fleets in the Med limiting the War?
Blinken's negotiations may only be holding back Israel from attacking Iran directly.
Some details of US naval, Marine and air forces in the Mediterranean are here. Also add 3 US SSNs with each likely escorting the 2 US Carrier and USS Bataan Groups.
Also it is likely a US Ohio-class SSGN still remains in the Med, Red, Arabian Sea or Persian Gulf, ready to fire its Tomahawks, with Iran the most likely recipient. US SSGN USS Florida was sent to the Persian Gulf in November 2023, as a warning to Iran and as morale building protection for the Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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