The United States is sending an additional warship to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.

An American official has confirmed that the USS Delbert D. Black destroyer has entered the Middle East region in the last 48 hours. This arrival increases the number of American warships in the area to six destroyers, one aircraft carrier, and three other frigates from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, which are designed to operate close to shore. USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), part of the Arleigh-Burke class, was integrated into the U.S. Navy in 2020. Information about its arrival was initially broadcast by CBS News. This deployment underscores the United States' commitment to maintaining a military presence in the region.