CENTCOM confirms 3 carrier groups near Iran

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed it currently has three aircraft carrier strike groups operating under its authority in the Middle East. This marks the first time since the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 that three carriers have been deployed simultaneously in the region. The deployment is a significant show of force, with the command stating that "Iran is on notice." The move underscores the heightened military tensions in the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.