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Trump Orders Naval Surge to Middle East
President Trump announces deployment of additional warships, fleet oilers, and at least one Ohio-class guided-missile submarine (SSGN) to the Middle East. USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with 26th MEU ordered to Arabian Gulf. Two additional Arleigh Burke destroyers detached from Atlantic Fleet. Pentagon estimates 90+ surface combatants now in CENTCOM AOR.
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- T1 White House Official western
- T2 AP Major western
- T2 Al Mayadeen Major middle_eastern
- T2 Global Times Major eastern