The U.S. military is increasing its presence in the Middle East. This move comes as Israel and Iran continue to exchange missile strikes. The situation threatens to escalate into a wider conflict.
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is heading to the region. It will join the USS Carl Vinson. Additional destroyers are also being deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
A wave of tanker aircraft is moving closer to the region. This is to bolster U.S. defenses. Senator Tim Kaine is introducing legislation to limit President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without Congressional approval.