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As a show of solidarity for Israel, the United States military is now deploying additional forces to the Middle East, including fighter planes and cruisers.
U.S. defenses and support for Israel are being fortified by the deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East and neighboring regions.
This occurs as fears grow that Iran may respond to current events by launching a military strike.
Lloyd Austin, the United States Secretary of Defense, has issued an order deploying:
Including the aircraft carrier strike group USS Abraham Lincoln and other ballistic missile-capable naval vessels, such as destroyers and cruisers.
The goals of these actions are to “improve U.S. force protection, to increase support for the defense of Israel, and to ensure the United States is prepared to respond to various contingencies,” as well as to “mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran’s partners and proxies.”
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This decision is a result of a phone conversation between Secretary Austin and the Israeli Defense Minister, during which Austin promised Israel further support.
As the United States and Israel prepare for what could be an Iranian military attack, the United States has stepped up its military presence in the region in reaction to threats made by Iran and its allies.
“The secretary reiterated ironclad support for Israel’s security and informed the minister of additional measures to include ongoing and future defensive force posture changes that the department will take to support the defense of Israel,” Pentagon spokesman Sabrina Singh said during a briefing.
In response to the terror attack by Hamas on October 7, the Pentagon has stepped up military aid to Israel to show Iran and other entities backed by Iran how seriously they take the situation.
The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and an Israeli strike in Lebanon that killed a prominent Hezbollah commander have all contributed to a dramatic escalation of regional tensions in the last week.
Iranian officials have vowed that “we have to take revenge” and have accused Israel of being responsible for Haniyeh’s death.
The Iranian government has announced that it will convene a meeting to coordinate its reaction with its important regional allies, such as the Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iraqi militias.
U.S. officials have made it plain that they will not abandon Israel in the face of mounting tensions, suggesting that Washington is attempting to forestall a wider regional conflict.
The United States is stepping up its military backing for Israel, sending more ships and planes to the region to show that it means business when it comes to protecting Israel against retaliation by Iran and its proxies.
During a call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Biden reviewed efforts to bolster Israel’s security against threats, such as drones and ballistic missiles.
According to Beijing News, this involves the addition of fresh defensive U.S. military forces to the area.
The United States will support Israel’s right to self-defense against Iranian aggression, according to U.S. defense officials.
The United States is sending more military power to the Middle East, which they dubbed “defensive” and said would serve as a deterrent.
More specifically, the United States Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group is among the navy ships and airplanes that the Pentagon is sending to the area.
Additionally, the Middle East is already home to an amphibious-ready group of about 4,000 U.S. Marines.
U.S. efforts to bolster regional defenses in anticipation of an Iranian attack on Israel are not new.
The United States deployed naval destroyers and other forces to the Middle East in April to help coordinate with partners in countering an Iranian missile and drone attack.
The United States is showing its dedication to Israel’s security by increasing its military presence and providing support for Israel’s defenses. This is done to discourage Iran and its proxies from launching retaliation strikes.
