US Warships Prepare for Potential Strikes Against Iran Amid Regional Tensions

US warships operating in the Middle East are preparing for a potential escalation in combat, should US President Donald Trump decide to launch a new round of strikes against Iran in the coming weeks. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, whose correspondents recently visited the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and a guided-missile destroyer currently operating in the Arabian Sea.

According to US officials familiar with the plans, flight operations were documented aboard the carrier, along with a significant replenishment of ammunition and supplies. Among other items, a large shipment of long-range strike missiles and bunker-buster bombs designed to penetrate heavily fortified underground targets was delivered to the ships.

Carrier commander Captain Nicholas D'Leo addressed the force readiness at sea, stating that the crews remain on constant alert. According to him, the forces are always prepared, attentive to developments, focused on their environment, and ready to respond either reflexively or proactively to any scenario.

Although President Trump previously stated he would not attack Iran prior to the midterm elections scheduled for November, Pentagon officials told the newspaper that the military's role is to develop and present operational options to the president. US officials emphasized that as of now, no final decision has been made to launch an attack.