The United States is deploying additional air defenses in the Middle East and preparing troops for emergencies.
Source: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s statement Pentagon website
Austin’s direct speech: “Following detailed discussions with President Biden about the recent escalation by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East region, I today ordered a number of additional steps to further strengthen the Department of Defense’s position in the region. These steps will strengthen regional containment efforts. , will strengthen the protection of US forces in the region and help in the defense of Israel.”
Details: According to the head of the Pentagon, he redirected the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group to the Central Command area of responsibility. This carrier strike group will complement the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which is currently operating in the eastern Mediterranean.
Austin believes this will provide the ability to respond to a range of unforeseen circumstances.
He also activated the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and additional Patriot battalions throughout the region.
Austin also ordered additional emergency response forces to improve their ability to respond quickly.
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2023-10-22 03:35:32
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