US launches military ‘readiness’ drills in the Middle East

President Donald Trump has warned “there is another beautiful armada floating beautifully towards Iran right now”

The United States has initiated large-scale, multi-day military exercises across the Middle East. The drills coincide with President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional naval deployment, escalating a tense standoff with Tehran.

US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) stated on Tuesday that the “readiness exercise” is designed...