US sends second carrier to Gulf

Monday 09 April 2012 22:31 BST

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The United States Navy has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Gulf region amid rising tensions with Iran over its nuclear programme.

The deployment of the nuclear-powered USS Enterprise marks the fourth time in the past decade that the US has had two aircraft carriers operating at the same time in the area.

The warships patrol the Gulf's strategic oil routes that Iran has threatened to block in retaliation for economic sanctions.

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