Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, the US military is on high alert for potential Iranian retaliation. Two US aircraft carrier strike groups, including the USS Carl Vinson and USS Nimitz, are in the Arabian Sea, supported by destroyers and a guided-missile submarine. The US also has significant ground forces and air defenses in the region, including Patriot and THAAD missile systems. While Iran has vowed consequences, its response remains uncertain, ranging from missile attacks to asymmetric warfare. The US has warned of a forceful response to any attack.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.