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The US is sending a third aircraft carrier toward Iran, with three carriers and 50,000-plus troops set to be in the region by end of November.
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group has left San Diego bound for waters around Iran, joining a massive US military build-up in the region.
By end of November, three aircraft carriers, two amphibious landing groups and over 50,000 US troops will be positioned around Iran, with F-35s included.
Iran has offered a seven-day roadmap through Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief, but the Pentagon says it will not withdraw assets even if a deal is reached.
Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap through Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, so watch for news on that diplomatic track in coming days.
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