India, Jan. 26 -- The tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated with the passage of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group into the Indian Ocean. Although there has been no direct call to action as yet, it is quite evident that the United States is ready to act if necessary. This is happening while Iran is suppressing the protests, with HRANA registering 5,520 deaths and over 17,000 cases pending review.

The USS Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by a number of guided-missile destroyers, has entered the Middle East under the U.S. Central Command, according to officials, the purpose of the deployment is to improve the readiness of the U.S. military, offering both offensive and defensive capabilities. Former U.S. President...