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https://www.meforum.org/mef-reports/americas-military-buildup-around-iran-what-we-know-and-what-it-means
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The U.S. Navy has deployed multiple carrier strike groups and amphibious groups worldwide as of July 20, 2026, according to USNI News. This deployment includes a significant concentration of naval assets in the Middle East under the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area, notably supporting the ongoing U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran. The presence of three carrier strike groups and two amphibious ready groups marks the first instance of such a deployment since the 2003 Iraq War, indicating a shift from routine patrols to high-intensity power projection. This development occurs amid escalating tensions with Iran, as part of Operation Epic Fury.
