India, Jan. 27 -- The United States has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group into the Middle East region, raising global questions about whether Washington is preparing for military action against Iran. The deployment comes at a time of heightened tension between the two nations, with Tehran warning of strong retaliation and regional militias signalling readiness to act.

The US Central Command confirmed the carrier strike group's deployment on Monday, highlighting that the fleet is in the Indian Ocean and advancing into the Middle East to promote regional security and stability, and is not yet positioned for any specific strike.

In a statement on social media, Central Command said the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strik...