International Relations

Middle East on Edge as U.S. Military Moves Signal Potential Strike on Iran Amid Brutal Crackdown

By National Security Desk | January 28, 2026

As Iran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests continues, the U.S. positions naval force in the region, stirring tensions and exposing vulnerabilities among Gulf allies who refuse to support American strikes.

One month into a brutal crackdown that has claimed thousands of lives in Iran, tensions are escalating sharply in the Middle East as Washington flexes military muscle in the region. The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and guided missile destroyers near Iranian waters signals a serious consideration of military action by the United States, raising urgent questions about America’s next move amid deteriorating Iranian stability. Why Are Gulf Allies Refusing to Support a Strike Against Iran? Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have firmly declared they will not permit their airspace to be used for any potential U.S....

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