What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?
South China Morning Post
by Agence France-PresseFebruary 28, 2026
The massive US military presence in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets and refuelling aircraft, lays the foundation for a major campaign against Iran.
Here we examine key US military assets deployed in the region, after Washington launched strikes that President Donald Trump said were targeting Tehran’s naval and missile forces.
Ships
Washington currently has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East, including aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln operating in the Arabian...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/28/2026