Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.

The president was considering a range of military options but has said he still prefers diplomacy.

Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) said Friday they will oppose any war powers resolution that would require congressional approval for a military strike against Iran. “So long as ‘Death to America’ remains the rallying cry of the Iranian regime,

The US military is stationing a vast array of forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refueling tankers, giving President Donald Trump the option for a major attack against Iran as he pressures the country to strike a deal over its nuclear program.

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