United States Deploys Task Force Transport and Bombers in Response to "Disturbing" Actions of Iran

The US National Security Advisor, John Bolton, said in a statement: "In response to a number of ominous and alarming indications and warnings, the US is deploying the USSR Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bombardment force in the region a clear and unequivocal message to the Iranian regime that any attack on the interests of the United States or those of our allies will be fought with relentless force. "

"The United States does not seek war with the Iranian regime, but we are fully prepared to respond to any attack, whether by proxy, by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps or by the Iranian forces," continues the statement.

Defense Department spokesman Chris Sherwood told CNN in a statement, "I can confirm that the Department of Defense deploys the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier strike group and a bomber task force in the area. of the US Central Command ".

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Liz Turrell and Ryan Browne of CNN contributed to this report.