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The Pentagon said in a statement that the United States is sending more troops and military equipment to the Middle East as it seeks to increase the resources available “to defend Israel.”
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to take all possible measures to defend Israel and noted the strengthening of U.S. military forces and capabilities throughout the Middle East in light of rising regional tensions,” a Pentagon statement said Sunday. News said Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, secretary.
This includes sending a missile submarine to the region and expediting the transit of an aircraft carrier strike group equipped with F-35C fighter jets.
The statement came after a phone call Sunday between Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yov Galant. This is happening in the context of Iran’s leadership Vows revenge on Israel after Former Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed July 31 in Tehran.
Iran, which supports Hamas, said Israel carried out the assassination. Israel has yet to comment on the matter.
Tehran has yet to respond militarily to the action, leaving its opponents and the wider region on tenterhooks.
An all-out war between Israel and Iran, as well as Iran’s proxies such as the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, would be It would be devastating for all parties involved. Leaders are under constant pressure to respond militarily.
tit for tat Missile attack exchange between Iran and Israel Involved in April Basically a measured and telegraphed attack To avoid heavy losses or casualties. Tehran has so far shown little interest in going to war with Israel, but some analysts warn that impending retaliation could be harsher.
Tensions rise after Hamas leader killed
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated sharply since an Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel killed about 1,200 people and took 253 other hostages, 116 of whom have been released.
Israel’s military response to the attack has killed more than 39,000 people in Gaza, local health authorities said. Half of the buildings in the cordoned off enclave have been demolished destroyed, According to the United Nations
The death of Haniyeh, who led Hamas ceasefire talks, also raised questions about the future of diplomatic solutions to the conflict between the Palestinian militant group and Israel. Hamas has chosen Yahya Sinwar as the group’s new political leader. Sinwar, who also has close ties to Iran, is seen as more extreme than his predecessor and less willing to compromise on a ceasefire.
