Russia and Iran have deepened their ties amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The US appears to be increasing the tempo of operations against ISIS in Syria with its partners on the ground.
The decision likely means the Bush strike group and its more than 5,000 US forces, which are now in the European Command operational area, will not be returning to home port in the US on schedule.
Israel and the US launched a joint air force drill this week.
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