Pentagon Moves Military Assets Closer to Israel and Lebanon for Evacuations Amid Rising Tensions: NBC

Jun 27, 2024, 08:51 PM

The Pentagon is moving U.S. military assets, including the USS Wasp and Marines, closer to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for potential evacuations of American citizens as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, according to NBC. This move follows a call from White House Security Council spokesman John Kirby for all American citizens in Lebanon to prepare for possible evacuation, echoing similar advisories from Germany and Canada. The U.S. is preparing contingency plans to evacuate Americans from Lebanon if the fighting escalates, as reported by CNBC.