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Friday, 2 October 2026

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

National Trade News policy desk (2026-10-02): 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. Primary source: original at CNBC Top News (cnbc.com).

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

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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