Washington has posted a third carrier opposite Iran's shores, DEBKAfile's military sources report. It is supported by amphibious assault ships and up to 4,000 marines and sailors, bringing the total US strength in these waters to three carriers and 10,000 combat personnel.
DEBKAfile Exclusive Report June 28, 2010, 10:45 PM (GMT+02:00)
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Our sources add: In the face of the USS Nassau (LHA-4) Amphibious Ready Group 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit around the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, Iran called off its "aid ship" to Gaza.
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