The United States has deployed military resources, including missile destroyers, to the eastern Mediterranean in response to escalating tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iran on June 12, 2025.

This military repositioning comes as the U.S. reallocates resources in the Middle East due to concerns over potential Iranian retaliation.

President Donald Trump confirmed that he was informed of Israel's plans to strike Iran prior to the attack, having spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Israeli Defense Forces reported that the airstrikes involved over 200 fighter jets targeting key Iranian military and nuclear facilities, resulting in significant casualties, including senior military officials.

In response, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei condemned the strikes as 'evil' and vowed severe punishment.

Iran subsequently announced it would not participate in planned nuclear talks with the U.S. in Oman, following the attacks on its military leaders and nuclear scientists.

The strikes have heightened fears of increased regional conflict, undermining previous U.S. efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran.

Following the airstrikes, global crude oil prices surged, with Brent Crude Futures rising over 7% to $74.40 per barrel.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the U.S. was not involved in the Israeli strikes and highlighted the need to protect U.S. personnel from potential Iranian retaliation.

In light of the escalating situation, President Trump is convening a meeting with his National Security Council to discuss the developments regarding Israel and Iran.

U.S. military forces in the region have been placed on heightened alert, implementing precautionary measures such as the voluntary departure of military dependents from regional bases.

The Navy has ordered the destroyer USS Thomas Hudner to the Eastern Mediterranean, with plans for a second destroyer to be deployed if necessary.