Update on the massive US military buildup underway around Iran, Oct 24:

• US warships in the Arabian Sea being restocked with long-range missiles and bunker-buster bombs

• 2 US carrier strike groups already operating in the Arabian Sea

• 3rd carrier strike group heading toward the Middle East

• Additional amphibious assault group with 2,000+ Marines also en route

• Around 9,000-10,000 additional US sailors and Marines being deployed

• Around 190-195 US aerial-refueling tankers tracked across Europe and CENTCOM as of Oct. 21

• US and Israeli aircraft reportedly rehearsing strike maneuvers over Iraq

• US extending regional military deployments and sending additional equipment