U.S. increases number of its warships near Iran to 21

The number of U.S. warships deployed near Iran has increased from 17 to 21 over the past week.

According to data from the U.S. Naval Institute, a naval task force led by the aircraft carriers USS George Washington and USS George Bush is operating in the region. The group also includes one cruiser, 11 guided-missile destroyers and three large amphibious assault ships.

In addition, two U.S. Navy destroyers are operating in the Red Sea, while another two are deployed in the northwestern Indian Ocean.

It should be noted that more than 20 U.S. warships were also deployed in the region during the US military operation against Iran.