In response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier has been rerouted from the South China Sea to the Middle East. The deployment comes as the U.S. bolsters its military options in the region, including the movement of dozens of air refueling tankers, which have sparked speculation about possible U.S. intervention in the ongoing conflict. As the situation between Israel and Iran worsens, the unprecedented number of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers heading toward Europe raises concerns about a broader military engagement, with fears of a larger conflict looming.