Ex-Nato commander warns US Middle East buildup mirrors ‘Dante’s Inferno’

Former NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis likened the US military buildup around Iran to “Dante’s Inferno,” describing concentric rings of firepower. This massive deployment includes strategic bombers, two aircraft carrier groups, and Tomahawk missile capabilities. The move comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Washington ordering non-essential staff out of Lebanon and Tehran vowing fierce retaliation against any strike.