The US will expand its presence in the Middle East with two aircraft carrier strike groups. This was reported by Pentagon.
“The Secretary reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and continued U.S. support for Israel’s defense against Iran and its regional partners. As part of that support, the Secretary ordered the continued presence of two carrier strike groups in the region, the Pentagon said.
The press service reported that the head of the military department, Lloyd Austin, spoke about this issue during his regular meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
Before that at the Pentagon reported On readiness to support Israel in its conflict with Hezbollah.
On August 22, the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln launched a mission with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets. reached To the Middle East. The transfer of the aircraft carrier has been linked to a threat from Iran to Israel.
Previously in Jordan warned About the threat of war in the Middle East.