An unusual announcement about a US Navy submarine packed with cruise missiles is a loud message that puts Iran on notice

• The US publicly announced the deployment of a US Navy guided-missile submarine to the Middle East.
• The announcement is unusual and a clear signal of deterrence as an attack from Iran and its proxies appears imminent.
• USS Georgia is a significant threat capable of destructive missile strikes.

In a rather unusual move, the US overtly revealed its plans over the weekend for the movement of a guided-missile submarine into Middle Eastern waters as regional tensions soar.

The announcement is a clear and intentional warning to Iran and its proxies amid concerns that coming actions could send the region spiraling into further violence.