Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Armada Surging to Iran: A Military Breakdown | WSJ

The U.S. is surging firepower to the Middle East as President Trump ramps up pressure on Iran over its nuclear program. The U.S. has 12 warships in the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln that is armed with F-35C and F-18 fighter jets. On land, the U.S. has bases and installations across the Middle East and coordinates with its ally, Israel. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains the massive U.S. military build up in the region and how Washington is preparing for potential Iranian retaliation. Chapters: 0:00 U.S. firepower to the Middle East 0:44 A breakdown of the warships 2:36 The U.S.’s Middle East bases 3:48 European bases and Diego Garcia 4:08 Long-range strategic bombers News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #Iran #Trump #WSJ