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US Deploys Fighter Jets and Warships to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

Aug 2, 2024, 10:01 PM

The United States is preparing for potential escalation in the Middle East following the assassination of two top officials from Hezbollah and Hamas by Israel in Tehran and Beirut. In response, President Joe Biden has announced new defensive military deployments to support Israel. The Pentagon has confirmed that additional fighter jets, warships, and other military assets will be sent to the region. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has briefed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on these measures, which include the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt. These actions are aimed at bolstering Israel’s defenses and protecting U.S. forces amid rising tensions and threats of retaliation from Iran and its proxies. No new evacuation orders have been issued for U.S. personnel in the region.