A US nuke sub has arrived in the Middle East, the American military has said in an unusual announcement.

The move can be seen as a deterrent to regional adversaries as Iran said the US "will be hit hard" if there is no ceasefire in Gaza.

"Our advice to the Americans is to immediately stop the war in Gaza and implement a ceasefire, otherwise they will be hit hard," Minister of Defence Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said, Reuters reported.

On Sunday, US Central Command said in an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility as Israel enters its 31st day at war.

The social media post appeared to show the sub in the Suez Canal northeast of Cairo, CNN reported.

“On November 5, 2023, an Ohio-class submarine arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility”, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

The Central Command area includes the Middle East.

The post did not name the submarine, but the US Navy does have four Ohio-class guided missile subs.

Also known as SSGNs, these are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles.

The Israeli military welcomed the deployment of the American nuke sub, saying it will be "stabilising" for the Middle East.

"It's always good news to see that the Americans are moving in more assets," military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hecht said earlier.

"We see this as sort of a deterring, stabilising aspect in the region."

Just weeks ago, a massive "Western Armada" of 19 warships was massing in the eastern Mediterranean.

The monster fleet sent by NATO allies includes the world's largest aircraft carrier, elite guided-missile cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and support ships.

The American military is also increasing its firepower in the region, looking to prevent Iran and groups backed by the nation from getting involved in the war.

The US empire of steel includes a network of bases in the Middle East with 2,000 troops, 2,400 Marines, and 13 warships now on alert.

A few A-10 Warthog and F-15E attack planes arrived in the region.

More advanced military aircraft was expected to join.

The Pentagon was rushing air defences and munitions to Israel, Reuters reports.

In late October, the United States had also told some 2,000 troops to be ready to deploy within 24 hours if notified - instead of the usual 96 hours - and could include units that provide assistance like medical aid if needed, a US official said.

It comes as Iran's supreme leader issued a chilling message four days before Hamas brutally murdered 1,400 Israeli men, women, and children.

Head of state and commander-in-chief of its armed forces, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said: "The Zionist regime is dying."

An Iranian state-run account shared the post along with a Palestinian flag icon.

In the post on X, formerly Twitter, on October 3, Khamenei added: "The usurper regime is coming to an end.

"Today, the Palestinian youth and the anti-oppression, anti-occupation movement in Palestine is more energetic, more alive, and more prepared than ever during the past 70 or 80 years.

"God willing, the movement will achieve its goals."

Four days later, on October 7, Iran-backed Hamas unleashed its terror on Israel in a "surprise" attack during a Jewish holiday.

Some 260 bodies were discovered at a music festival in Israel after the terror group cut the power and opened fire on civilians.

Hezbollah's terror chief also issued an unsettling warning to Israel in his first public address since the October 7 massacre.

The Iran-backed leader Hassan Nasrallah said "all options are open" amid the brutal ongoing conflict.

The Hezbollah chief, 63, praised the Hamas October 7 attack and branded it a "sacred operation" that was "100% Palestinian."

He warned that the battle has extended to "more than one front".

The terror chief said the deadly attacks a month ago led to an "earthquake" in Israel and exposed the country's weakness.

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"Our advice to the Americans is to immediately stop the war in Gaza and implement a ceasefire, otherwise they will be hit hard," Minister of Defence Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said, Reuters reported.

ivolt:

This must be a joke.
Hit hard with what, a 9-11 style attack?

ivolt:

This must be a joke.
Hit hard with what, a 9-11 style attack?

Blazebond:
Israel and united states get nuclear weapons but Iran and Palestine nor get so tell me,is it a fair fight ? And for all you christian zealots that think that you can wipe the Arabs and Muslims out of this world ehn, I sorry for una,Arabs and Muslims together is more than 2.5 billions,una go kill tire and they will keep on coming,by the time una tire like as united states tire for the Afghanistan war and as Israel also tire the last time them fight Hezbollah so ehn,na multiple suicide bombings una go dey experience everyday for una countries.

ivolt:

This must be a joke.
Hit hard with what, a 9-11 style attack?

FreeStuffsNG:
Not even the Americans will be so naive to ignore threats from Iran
If you know the huge cost it took US to make this decision you will know that the issue is serious. Iran has nuclear capabilities and in bed with the Russians. All this kitikata US is running up and down will not deter Iran. The war has gone beyond Gaza and Israel.

Watcharena:
There has been more than 50 rockets and missiles attack on US troops across middle east in just 30 days since the begging of the war

ivolt:

Rockets fired by proxy rebels and failed state elements.
If that is what being hit hard means, then it is all joke and I believe Iran.

To really hit the US hard, Iran will need a kind of 9/11 or pearl harbour or destruction of a US carrier.
That is when I will take it serious.

Blazebond:
Israel and united states get nuclear weapons but Iran and Palestine nor get so tell me,is it a fair fight ? And for all you christian zealots that think that you can wipe the Arabs and Muslims out of this world ehn, I sorry for una,Arabs and Muslims together is more than 2.5 billions,una go kill tire and they will keep on coming,by the time una tire like as united states tire for the Afghanistan war and as Israel also tire the last time them fight Hezbollah so ehn,na multiple suicide bombings una go dey experience everyday for una countries.

FreeStuffsNG:
Not even the Americans will be so naive to ignore threats from Iran
If you know the huge cost it took US to make this decision you will know that the issue is serious. Iran has nuclear capabilities and in bed with the Russians. All this kitikata US is running up and down will not deter Iran. The war has gone beyond Gaza and Israel.

Aonkuuse:
I dey laugh at people who think US will fully enter this war if middle east decide to gang up against Israel....... USA don't like the world at peace, anything that will bring peace is what the US hates.

One thing about these Islamic countries is that they will keep coming, you will kill and kill untill you will get tired and start looking for peace with them.

Blazebond:
Israel and united states get nuclear weapons but Iran and Palestine nor get so tell me,is it a fair fight ? And for all you christian zealots that think that you can wipe the Arabs and Muslims out of this world ehn, I sorry for una,Arabs and Muslims together is more than 2.5 billions,una go kill tire and they will keep on coming,by the time una tire like as united states tire for the Afghanistan war and as Israel also tire the last time them fight Hezbollah so ehn,na multiple suicide bombings una go dey experience everyday for una countries.

SeeThisLoser:


IRAN has ZERO nuclear capabilities.

Israel ALONE will wipe out Iran in a week.

FreeStuffsNG:
Not even the Americans will be so naive to ignore threats from Iran
If you know the huge cost it took US to make this decision you will know that the issue is serious. Iran has nuclear capabilities and in bed with the Russians. All this kitikata US is running up and down will not deter Iran. The war has gone beyond Gaza and Israel.

ruggedtimi:
only those two u.s carrier go cause serious damage for iran/hezbollah combined. ....send in about 10 lockheed F22 raptor into iran.

ruggedtimi:
only those two u.s carrier go cause serious damage for iran/hezbollah combined. ....send in about 10 lockheed F22 raptor into iran.

SeeThisLoser:


IRAN has ZERO nuclear capabilities.

Israel ALONE will wipe out Iran in a week.

Watcharena:
make your findings before posting things online ,how do you think an American aircraft can enter Iranian airspace especially during this high tension

ruggedtimi:
read to understand well urself..if a war should break out..those aircrafts will enter enemy territory

Regex:


😂 😂 Iran has zero nuclear capabilities yet seized us oil tank ship in its strait.

E go off you for eye. Israel has nuclear capabilities yet seeked for help few ours of hamas attack... Abeg go and sit down.

FreeStuffsNG:
Not even the Americans will be so naive to ignore threats from Iran
If you know the huge cost it took US to make this decision you will know that the issue is serious. Iran has nuclear capabilities and in bed with the Russians. All this kitikata US is running up and down will not deter Iran. The war has gone beyond Gaza and Israel.

ruggedtimi:
only those two u.s carrier go cause serious damage for iran/hezbollah combined. ....send in about 10 lockheed F22 raptor into iran.

haaryobhami:
those two carriers and there escort will turn Iran to waste land.

FreeStuffsNG:
Not even the Americans will be so naive to ignore threats from Iran
If you know the huge cost it took US to make this decision you will know that the issue is serious. Iran has nuclear capabilities and in bed with the Russians. All this kitikata US is running up and down will not deter Iran. The war has gone beyond Gaza and Israel.