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US announces major military exercise as US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East - DW News
The US has announced a major Air Force exercise in the Middle East, a day after the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group arrived in the region. Donald Trump has pledged to help Iranian protesters after a deadly crackdown that has claimed thousands of lives. Here's a look at what a potential US military strike against Iran could look like, as well as the risks.