In a move reminiscent of the aftermath of the October 7 terror attack and the Iranian strike on Israel last April, the United States is once again significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East.
The goal is clear: to deter Iran and its proxies from retaliating for the recent assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah officials in Tehran and Beirut, protect American forces already in the region who are also targeted by the Iranian axis, and assist Israel in defending against potential attacks, as it did in April.
"The changes in our force posture will enhance our already extensive capabilities in the region," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said after speaking with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about Washington's troop reinforcements. "We are prepared to act on short notice to address emerging threats to our security, our partners, and our interests.”
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder noted that Austin assured Gallant that "while war is not inevitable and de-escalation is the preferred course of action, the U.S. will defend Israel if it were attacked."
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The goal is clear: to deter Iran and its proxies from retaliating for the recent assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah officials in Tehran and Beirut, protect American forces already in the region who are also targeted by the Iranian axis, and assist Israel in defending against potential attacks, as it did in April.
"The changes in our force posture will enhance our already extensive capabilities in the region," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said after speaking with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about Washington's troop reinforcements. "We are prepared to act on short notice to address emerging threats to our security, our partners, and our interests.”
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder noted that Austin assured Gallant that "while war is not inevitable and de-escalation is the preferred course of action, the U.S. will defend Israel if it were attacked."
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