US Navy Destroyer Docks in Eilat Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 18:24
US Navy Destroyer Docks in Eilat Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
- •A US Navy destroyer has docked at Israel's Eilat port, according to Israel's Ynet news website, amidst escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
- •The vessel's arrival in Eilat, located on the Gulf of Aqaba near Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan, was pre-planned and part of ongoing US-Israeli military cooperation.
- •The deployment occurs as US President Donald Trump signals openness to talks with Iran while simultaneously sending additional military assets to the Middle East.
- •US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the military is prepared for any presidential action, with a US defence official citing security reasons for not discussing operational details.
- •Trump has warned Iran to negotiate on its nuclear program or face harsher US action, while Tehran has threatened retaliation against the US, Israel, and their allies.
Why It Matters: A US Navy destroyer docked in Eilat, Israel, as US-Iran tensions rise, highlighting ongoing military cooperation.
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