The U.S. is shifting military aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East to protect Israel from Iranian attacks. President Donald Trump has warned Tehran on social media that his patience is wearing thin and urging it to step back from the conflict. His posts have raised the possibility of deepening U.S. involvement, perhaps by using its bunker-busting bomb to strike Iranian nuclear sites built deep underground. As America’s national security leaders discuss the next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that its troops and bases in the region are protected.
