Reuters reported on the preparation of the US Armed Forces for long-term operations against Iran.

The armed forces of the United States are preparing for possible long-term operations against Iran. This was reported on February 13 by the Reuters news agency, citing sources.

"The United States is preparing for the possibility of prolonged, week—long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack," the publication says.

It is specified that a prolonged operation may carry more risk for the American side.

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The Wall Street Journal reported on February 11 that the second aircraft carrier group had received instructions from the Pentagon to prepare for deployment to the Middle East. Trump had previously announced that the United States could send a second aircraft carrier group to Iran.

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