WSJ learned about the Pentagon's preparations to send a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East

The second aircraft carrier group was instructed by the Pentagon to prepare for deployment to the Middle East. This was reported on February 11 by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing American officials.

"The Pentagon has instructed the second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for deployment to the Middle East," the publication says.

In addition, one of the sources of the publication stated that the deployment order could be given to American military personnel within a few hours.

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On February 10, American leader Donald Trump announced that the United States could send a second aircraft carrier group to Iran. In addition, the US president added that he was considering the possibility of an additional aircraft carrier group.

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