US military activity raises questions over Iran war escalation

Summary

Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, and tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate, Euronews reports. President Donald Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.

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1. Euronews

   16 Oct 2026, 09:37 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate, and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.