🚨 JUST IN 🇺🇸🛳️
The United States is redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the South China Sea toward the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. 
📍 What’s happening:
• The USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying warships — including at least one submarine — are leaving the South China Sea and heading into the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area, which covers the Middle East. 
• Transit toward the region is expected to take about one week at typical cruising speeds. 
• The move strengthens U.S. naval presence near Iran as tensions rise over protests and rhetoric between Tehran and Washington. 
⚠️ Important nuance:
This is a strategic military redeployment in response to rising regional tensions — not confirmation of active combat or scheduled strikes at this time.
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📊 Impact to watch:
• Geopolitical risk premium may increase in markets (Oil, Gold, FX, and risk assets)
• Safe-haven assets could react
• Crypto sentiment may shift with heightened global risk aversion
