US military force assembled against Iran
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The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to the Islamic Republic, suggesting that if Tehran did not agree to a set of demands,
He says a "massive Armada" is "moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose" towards Iran.
The unit is part of a broader push to better integrate cyber, EW, and other non-destructive effects into missions, leaders told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
The U.S. has ordered some of its military personnel to depart from bases in the Middle East on Tuesday as tensions with Iran escalate.
Trump says US ‘armada’ is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
While few details of the exact work at Pituffik have been made public, the improvements come during a time of intense focus on Greenland.
Greenland's natural resources and proximity to Russia and China have made it a valuable strategic asset to the US military since World War II.
William Taylor, former US ambassador to Ukraine & former Middle East Transitions coordinator at the State Department, talks about the possible consequences of a US military strike on Iran.