The Pentagon has sent a host of U.S. military assets into the Middle East over the past several weeks, including an aircraft carrier group and thousands of troops, as President Trump indicates military action against Iran might be necessary. The USS Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by guided-missile destroyers, has arrived in the Arabian Sea to reinforce America's defense capabilities. This deployment, which adds roughly 5,700 service members in the region, comes as Iran faces fresh sanctions over its brutal crackdown on protesters. In response to threats of military strikes linked to Iran’s nuclear activities, military officials have stated that they are prepared to act if needed. Meanwhile, diplomatic negotiations are still on the table, highlighting the complex dynamics at play.