Tensions in the Middle East are rising as US naval forces move closer to Iran and Iran-backed militias issue stark warnings. The Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying destroyers have been deployed to the region amid fears of potential conflict.
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warned that any attack on Iran could trigger a “total war”, urging allied fighters across the region to prepare for possible confrontation. The group described potential hostilities as a fight to defend Iran against forces seeking to weaken it.
Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, also aligned with Tehran, signaled readiness to act if tensions escalate. After a 2025 ceasefire, the Houthis released a warning suggesting renewed attacks on shipping and US naval assets, highlighting the growing reach of Iran’s “axis of resistance.”
The military buildup coincides with mounting US–Iran friction. Recent protests in Iran over economic hardship and government crackdowns have drawn US attention, with President Trump warning Tehran against repression and hinting at possible military measures while keeping diplomacy as an option.
Iran has responded with its own warnings, stating that any attack would be treated as an act of all-out war. The combination of militia threats, naval deployments, and political tensions underscores the risk that a confrontation over Iran’s internal issues could escalate into a wider regional conflict.
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