US War Fleet in Middle East, Iran Threatens 'All-Out War', UAE Denies Use of Bases

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News18•26-01-2026, 22:42
US War Fleet in Middle East, Iran Threatens 'All-Out War', UAE Denies Use of Bases
- •US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and destroyer warships deployed to the Middle East on President Trump's orders.
- •Deployment aims to counter Iranian actions against protesters and escalating US-Iran tensions, giving Trump military options.
- •Pentagon also sending fighter jets and air defense systems; US conducted similar large-scale deployment before a 2019 attack on Iran's nuclear program.
- •Iran warns any attack will be considered an 'all-out war' and promises a strong response.
- •UAE, a key US ally, refuses to allow its territory (airspace, land, sea) for hostile military action against Iran, impacting US operations from Al Dhafra Air Base.
Why It Matters: US deploys war fleet to Middle East amid Iran tensions, but UAE denies use of its bases for any attack.
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