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These systems are intended to protect the oil and gas facilities in both countries. The deployment is part of a broader increase in US military presence in the Middle East, which includes additional warships, aircraft, and personnel."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The move is designed to reassure allies of US support in the event of a resumption of major combat operations against Iran. Concerns over potential Iranian strikes were cited as a reason for previous US decisions regarding military action. The US has also made threats against Iran regarding a potential deal."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on additional deployments"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Jerusalem Post reported that the US is deploying a third aircraft carrier and a second Marine division, citing a US official. 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