US deploys largest military buildup in two decades to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Name: US deploys largest military buildup in two decades to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Uploaded: 2026-02-27T02:39:01Z
Duration: 21 s
Description: Gillian Turner reports on the Pentagon's significant military presence in the Middle East, with over a dozen warships and thousands of sailors deployed—the largest buildup in over two decades. She notes that President Trump "started the clock" on potential further action against Iran, stating, "You're going to be finding out over the next probably 10 days."

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Gillian Turner reports on the Pentagon's significant military presence in the Middle East, with over a dozen warships and thousands of sailors deployed—the largest buildup in over two decades. She notes that President Trump "started the clock" on potential further action against Iran, stating, "You're going to be finding out over the next probably 10 days."