US sends more forces as Iran truce weakens

The United States is sending more troops and ships to the Middle East as its truce with Iran weakens.

A third aircraft carrier has been deployed, along with thousands of troops — the biggest US build-up in the region since 2003.

The ceasefire began on April 8 after two months of fighting that hit global energy markets.

But both sides now accuse each other of breaking it, and talks have stalled.

President Donald Trump says US forces are ready to act if diplomacy fails.

Analysts say the move is meant to pressure Iran and prepare for possible renewed fighting.