Per Aerospace Global News research, based on open-source flight tracking data, unit movements, official imagery and Pentagon statements, this is what we believe to be in the Middle East so far.

While Washington has not released a consolidated force posture summary, a clear picture is emerging of a substantial US Navy and US Air Force build-up across the region.

Below is an at-a-glance breakdown of the aircraft carriers, warships, fighter jets, ISR platforms and support assets that appear to have deployed since mid-January.