Hegseth beefs up warship presence in the Middle East and will have 2 aircraft carriers in the region

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to questions from reporters during a meeting with Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey at the Pentagon, Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)