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U.S. to send third carrier group to Mideast as Trump warns of new Iran strikes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The U.S. is reportedly sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, as Trump weighs resuming bombing Iran after the midterms.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:51:41 UTC.

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