A buildup of US military assets is underway in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The deployment includes air and naval assets, with reports of thousands of additional US forces heading to the region, as well as the arrival of a second US carrier group and advanced fighter jets such as F-22s and F-35s. The situation is escalating, with some outlets reporting Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while others suggest a potential attack on Iran may be imminent.