The Pentagon announced that the United States will bolster its
military presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions.
Additional warships and fighter jets will be deployed to protect
US personnel and defend Israel.
This follows recent attacks on a Hamas leader in Tehran
and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut,
which fueled fears of a broader regional conflict.
the US aims to mitigate the possibility of escalation by
Iran or its proxies.
The aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Abraham
Lincoln.
Will replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the region.
the US will also send more ballistic missile defense capable
ships and a new fighter squadron to the Middle East.
the US remains focused on de escalating tensions and pushing
for a ceasefire as part of a hostage deal to
end a war in Gaza.
The deployments are intended to deter further aggression and protect
American interests in the region.