The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have denied United States President Donald Trump the airspace needed for his “beautiful armada.” Trump sent the ships toward Iran as a show of force, or as what many have said was the first step in an imminent attack.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call on Tuesday that the kingdom “will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Iran.” This news came shortly after an announcement on Monday from the UAE, which said it would not provide logistical support or serve as a staging ground for “hostile military actions” against Tehran.
After the armada sent to Venezuela, and the subsequent kidnapping of ruler Nicolas Maduro, the “beautiful armada” sent toward Iran is being seen as a threat by the U.S.
Trump has also confirmed that the deployment of a “beautiful armada” is a show of force intended to pressure Iran over its nuclear program and its violent crackdown on domestic protests, while leaving the door open to diplomacy.
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According to a report by RT, Trump recently bolstered the US military presence in the Middle East by deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, additional fighter squadrons, and missile-defense systems to the region.
Another Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Delbert D. Black, reportedly joined the force on Wednesday, bringing the number of warships in the CENTCOM area of responsibility to at least ten.
The U.S. has also been conducting large-scale military operations in the Middle East, in what is said to be preparation for an attack on Iran. It looks like a buildup leading up to some kind of an attack.
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Will the UAE and Saudi Arabia be able to keep the U.S. contained after denying the use of their airspace for another war? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!