In Iran, they expect a US attack could begin at any moment. Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after US President Donald Trump sent an additional fleet of warships toward Iran, which will join the already present naval forces in the region.

Iran’s ability to strike Israel and destabilize the wider Middle East makes it a far more dangerous adversary.

The Doomsday Clock highlights rising nationalistic tensions worldwide.

The clock is ticking in the Middle East as U.S. warships close in and fighter jets reposition. The USS Abraham Lincoln is set to enter CENTCOM waters in the Arabian Sea, signaling visible force rather than routine maneuvering.