Iran Is Still At A High Level Of Military Readiness

NBC: Iran was at high level of military readiness; now U.S. trying to gauge what is 'the new normal'

Since the U.S. moved an aircraft carrier, Patriot missiles, and B-52 bomber task force to the region, Iran has pulled back some ships, but U.S. officials hesitate to say it is drawing down.

ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE NORTH ARABIAN SEA — In early May, the Iranians and their proxies were at extremely high levels of military readiness with ships, submarines, surface-to-air missiles and drones all prepared, according to two U.S. officials in the region.

Now, on Saturday, Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of the U.S. Central Command, said that the U.S.’s moving the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier, plus Patriot missiles and a B-52 bomber task force to the region has had a stabilizing effect on Iran.

McKenzie said this week that the threat is imminent and that Iran or its proxies could attack at any time.

On Saturday, he expanded on that view, saying, “I would say the threat has probably evolved in certain ways.”

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WNU Editor: This high level of military readiness is the new normal, and will continue to be so until sanctions are lifted.