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Will the U.S. military adjust its force posture in the Middle East by the end of 2024?
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Biden Directs Pentagon to Adjust Middle East Force Posture After Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut
Sep 27, 2024, 09:21 PM
U.S. President Joe Biden has been briefed on the Israeli Decapitation Strike against Hezbollah in Beirut by his national security team. The White House confirmed that Biden has directed the Pentagon to assess and adjust the U.S. force posture in the Middle East as necessary, including enhancing deterrence and ensuring force protection. This directive comes after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah's headquarters in southern Beirut. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the choices made by all parties in the Middle East in the coming days will shape the region's future. Biden also instructed his team to ensure that U.S. embassies in the region take all protective measures.
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