US military surge in Middle East, largest buildup since Iraq War

Name: US military surge in Middle East, largest buildup since Iraq War
Uploaded: 2026-02-19T20:18:11Z
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Description: Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the substantial US military buildup in the Middle East, describing it as the largest since the 2003 Iraq War. The deployment includes over 120 warplanes, refueling tankers, AWACS aircraft, and the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group, signaling a heightened response to tensions in the region.

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Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the substantial US military buildup in the Middle East, describing it as the largest since the 2003 Iraq War. The deployment includes over 120 warplanes, refueling tankers, AWACS aircraft, and the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group, signaling a heightened response to tensions in the region.