# Middle East

The US is deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, with President Trump stating it's a necessary measure if a deal isn't reached. Social media buzz highlights concerns about potential conflict and the geopolitical implications of this military buildup.

### About Middle East
A transcontinental region straddling Western Asia and North Africa, known for its historical significance, diverse cultures, and geopolitical importance.  

### Insights
- middle east engagements is up 11.6% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/middle-east/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [-----------] +12%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -22%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +20%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +69%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-06-22  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-03-08  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:middle-east/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/middle-east/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [------] +1.60%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2025-06-23  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

Mentions by network (24h):
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### Creators: [------] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/middle-east/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Middle East in the last [--] hours which is down 6.20% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [------] -14%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-06-23  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

The most influential creators that mention Middle East in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                               | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                               | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)        | [--]    | [----------] | [-----] | [---------]   |
| [@middleeasteye](/creator/youtube/middleeasteye)      | [--]    | [---------]  | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@tv9bharatvarsh](/creator/youtube/tv9bharatvarsh)    | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@MarioNawfal](/creator/twitter/MarioNawfal)          | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@shawnryanshow](/creator/youtube/shawnryanshow)      | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@ecvvofficial2k25](/creator/tiktok/ecvvofficial2k25) | [--]    |            | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@republicbharat](/creator/youtube/republicbharat)    | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@AP](/creator/twitter/AP)                            | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@news18urdu](/creator/youtube/news18urdu)            | [--]    | [---------]  | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@tribunnews](/creator/youtube/tribunnews)            | [--]   | [----------] | [--]     | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/middle-east/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 60%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:middle-east/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/middle-east/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 60%  
Daily Average: 66%  
[--] Week: 60% -4%  
[--] Month: 49% -17%  
[--] Months: 49% -12%  
[--] Year: 49% -2%  
1-Year High: 89% on 2025-11-25  
1-Year Low: 37% on 2025-09-04  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Middle East Peace Efforts: (20%) Discussions and initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts and fostering stability in the Middle East region.
- Cultural and Lifestyle Content: (15%) Posts showcasing the culture, lifestyle, and daily life within the Middle East.
- Economic and Business Developments: (10%) News and updates related to economic activities, business ventures, and trade in the Middle East.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Geopolitical Tensions and Conflicts: (40%) Reports and analyses concerning political instability, military actions, and conflicts in the Middle East.
- Humanitarian Crises and Social Issues: (15%) Content highlighting the impact of conflicts and political situations on civilian populations and social welfare.
  

### Top Middle East News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Trump says Iran regime change could be 'best thing' as second carrier heads to Middle East The Star (Refiles to fix hyperlinks)"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/02/14/pentagon-to-move-carrier-to-middle-east-from-caribbean-officials-say) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-14T03:53Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements


"US Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Mideast Amid Iran Tensions President Donald Trump said Friday that he decided to move a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East as he presses Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program"  
[News Link](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-sending-second-aircraft-carrier-to-mideast-as-amid-iran-tensions-11001655) [@ndtv](/creator/x/ndtv) 2026-02-14T02:34Z 17.2M followers, [----] engagements


"'If There's No Deal.': Trump Warns Iran Says Second US Aircraft Carrier Headed To West Asia World News - News18 Donald Trump said the US would deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to strengthen pressure on Iran warning it would be needed if nuclear negotiations fail"  
[News Link](https://www.news18.com/world/donald-trump-says-second-us-aircraft-carrier-to-be-deployed-to-middle-east-us-iran-tensions-uss-gerald-r-ford-ws-l-9902597.html) [@CNNnews18](/creator/x/CNNnews18) 2026-02-14T02:10Z 4.4M followers, [---] engagements


"US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations as second carrier heads to Middle East - CNA The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford will join the Abraham Lincoln carrier several guided-missile destroyers fighter jets and surveillance aircraft that have been moved to the Middle East in recent weeks"  
[News Link](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-iran-war-fighting-military-operation-nuclear-talks-5931046) [@ChannelNewsAsia](/creator/x/ChannelNewsAsia) 2026-02-14T00:43Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Middle East Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"JUST IN❌ IAEA confirms the Iran will test its first nuclear ballistic missiles that would be 120x than Hiroshimas Little Boy bomb if US bomb Tehran. 🚨400 KG uranium of Iran could destroy whole Middle East if war breakout in coming days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rkmtimes/status/2022534289196487091) [@rkmtimes](/creator/x/rkmtimes) 2026-02-14T04:52Z 83.8K followers, 71.5K engagements


"US President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen as his administration weighs potential military action against Tehran. Trump confirmed a second aircraft carrier the USS Gerald R. Ford is being deployed to the Middle East joining the USS Abraham Lincoln. He says the build-up is needed in case we dont make a deal as indirect nuclear talks with Iran remain uncertain. Regional allies warn any strike could ignite a broader Middle East conflict as nuclear negotiations stall and internal unrest intensifies pressure on Tehrans leadership. US DEPLOYS"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@10newsau/video/7606559808916933909) [@10newsau](/creator/tiktok/10newsau) 2026-02-14T03:37Z 1.9M followers, 17.4K engagements


"@MiddleEast_Eng Seems to me the Middle East was a lot less radical and a lot more prosperous when Saddam Khadaffi and Assad were running shit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Bannednoticer/status/2022500736207347992) [@Bannednoticer](/creator/x/Bannednoticer) 2026-02-14T02:38Z [---] followers, 61.7K engagements


"As to MBS and MBZ knock it off Saudi Arabia. US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to knock it off in his feud with the UAE during the Munich Security Conference on Friday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MiddleEastEye/status/2022491012975968742) [@MiddleEastEye](/creator/x/MiddleEastEye) 2026-02-14T02:00Z 586.7K followers, 40.7K engagements

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