The United States has amassed its largest military force since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, positioning a massive fleet and stealth air wing to conduct a multi-week campaign against Iran.
President Trump’s military buildup in the Middle East has now officially surpassed any deployment seen in the last two decades, creating a force of such magnitude that analysts are calling it "The Trump Armada." With over 40,000 combat troops, two massive aircraft carrier strike groups, and a lethal array of stealth aircraft, the United States is now capable of sustaining a high-intensity aerial siege against the Iranian regime for weeks. This unprecedented concentration of firepower is designed to provide the President with total operational flexibility, allowing the US to strike deep into Iranian territory without relying on the permission or bases of neighboring countries that might be hesitant to join the war.
The centerpieces of this naval force are the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Gerald R. Ford, the latter being the largest and most powerful warship ever built. These "mobile airbases" carry thousands of personnel and dozens of advanced fighter jets, including the F-18 and F-35. Supporting these giants are 13 destroyers and cruisers equipped with Aegis radar systems and hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles, capable of hitting targets 2,000 kilometers away with surgical precision. These ships are strategically distributed, with units in the Red Sea to protect Israel from Houthi attacks, others in the Mediterranean to intercept Iranian missiles, and a heavy presence in the Persian Gulf ready to launch offensive strikes.
Perhaps the most terrifying element of the sea-based force is the reported presence of a nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine. This "secret warehouse" of firepower can carry more than 200 Tomahawk missiles, allowing it to decimate Iranian command centers before the regime even realizes an attack has begun. Complementing the naval fleet are three High-Speed Combat Ships (LCS) in the Arabian Sea, specifically designed for fast-paced littoral combat near the Iranian coastline to counter the Revolutionary Guard's fast-attack boats. (Ed note: This article is full of great information, but the thing that stands out is the "40,000 Troops." The seagoing Marines involved in this buildup are Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) deployed with the Navy's amphibious ready groups and carrier strike groups. Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs): These are rapid-response forces capable of amphibious assaults, special operations, and rapid deployment. MEUs are typically embarked on U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships. These men are well trained, can attack the caves located along Iran's seashore, or go inland to get the job done.) (Read More)
