WASHINGTON - U.S. acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Monday he had approved sending a carrier strike group and bombers to the Middle East because of indications of a “credible threat by Iranian regime forces,” but did not provide any details on the underlying intelligence.
While neither Shanahan nor Bolton provided details on U.S. intelligence, other U.S. officials told Reuters there were “multiple, credible threats” against U.S. forces on land, including in Iraq, by Iran and proxy forces and at sea. “We call on the Iranian regime to cease all provocation. We will hold the Iranian regime accountable for any attack on US forces or our interests,” Shanahan added.
Three U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters on Monday there were also concerns about U.S. forces in Syria and in the waters nearby in addition to the threats to personnel in Iraq. The official said it would still take at least several days for the carrier strike group to reach the Middle East because it would have to slow down to go through the Suez Canal and the hope was that the announcement on Sunday would act as a deterrent itself.
In September, the United States said it would effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, following increasing threats from Iran and Iran-backed militia.BOLTON FOCUS ON IRAN
As long as the WMDs are not used they can send them where they like.
Ship was leaving in two weeks on routine op. If this is an emergency why would you send just a carrier, tell the world. Instead of rousting our defenses closer? By the time that carrier gets there
There’s nothing ‘credible’ about the trump admin.
Bring it. Let Iran taste hot American steel!
Bullshit.
Trump puppet. Lier
War. Great cover for Trump.
They ought to round up the unauthorized militants who claim trump at the border and send them to Iran.
'Credible threat' or presidential whim?
bullshit ! trump needs other news !
North Korea tests missiles and Iran is the threat? Like the Twin Towers are toppled by 16 Saudi's and Iraq was responsible.
To Wag the Dog of US voter polls.
The real threat
Yeah, but which one? 😂😂😂
This is NOT a piecemeal problem! Don't forget North Korea met with Russia AND Iran in recent weeks. Russia is cyber attacking the American domestic infrastructure while North Korea & Iran stretches our defense capabilities. We are exposed & more vulnerable than you can imagine.
Abran fuego
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