Israel-Hezbollah crisis: US sends more troops to the Middle East
Israel-Hezbollah crisis: US strengthens its military presence in the Middle East in the face of rising tensions and attacks in Lebanon.
2024-09-25T13:00:47+00:00- US Sends Additional Troops to the Middle East
- Israel Launches Strikes in Lebanon
- State Department Urges Evacuation from Lebanon
The Pentagon has announced the deployment of additional troops to the Middle East due to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.
This move aims to prevent a larger regional conflict, according to Pentagon spokesperson General Pat Ryder.
While no specifics were given regarding the number of troops or their missions, the U.S. currently has 40,000 personnel stationed in the region.
The aircraft carrier USS Truman, along with two destroyers and a cruiser, departed from Norfolk, Virginia, heading for the Mediterranean as part of a scheduled mission.
US and Israel Military Preparations Amid Growing Tensions in Lebanon
This move could position both the USS Truman and the USS Abraham Lincoln, located in the Gulf of Oman, to stay nearby in case further violence erupts.
Israel has carried out significant airstrikes against targets in Lebanon, resulting in hundreds of casualties, and is preparing for additional military operations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate their homes in anticipation of a broader air campaign.
The US State Department has urged American citizens to leave Lebanon due to the increasing threat of a regional war in the Middle East.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has held discussions with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, advocating for a de-escalation of tensions.
The U.S. military presence in the Middle East is intended to safeguard Israel, American citizens, and allied interests in the region.
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U.S. warships are stationed in the eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf of Oman, with Air Force and Navy fighter jets ready to respond.