Report: Iran preparing missiles for possible retaliatory strikes on US bases
In a report on Tuesday, the New York Times quoted US officials as saying Iran has prepared missiles and other military equipment for possible retaliatory strikes on US bases in the Middle East if the US joined Israeli attacks against the country.
The report also quoted Iranian officials as saying that the attacks would start with US bases in Iraq.
US Defense Department officials told NHK on Monday that Secretary Pete Hegseth issued orders for the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to be sent to the Middle East under the US Central Command.
While stepping up pressure on Iran, the United States is believed to be increasingly wary of an attack from the country.
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