US orders strike group to accelerate deployment to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack on Israel
Secretary of defence also announces deployment of guided missile submarine, as Hamas appears to push back against resuming ceasefire negotiations


Guardian staff and agencies
Mon 12 Aug 2024 16.53 AEST
The US has ordered a strike group of fighter jets and navy warships to accelerate its deployment to the Middle East, as the region braces for possible attacks by Iran and its allies after the killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.

The US secretary of defence, Lloyd Austin, ordered the Abraham Lincoln strike group to accelerate its deployment to the region, while at the same time announcing the deployment of a guided missile submarine, after speaking with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant.

Analysts noted that it was rare for the Pentagon to publicly announce the deployment of a submarine.

The US military had already said it would deploy additional fighter jets and warships to the Middle East as Washington seeks to bolster Israeli defences. 
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Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report


Selengkapnya baca di source: The Guardian


TheTick says:
President Biden administration kok maju mundur dalam mengirim pasukan.
Kenapa baru sekarang ya dengan alasan dipercepat?
Dan bukannya Assets di Middle East sudah lebih dari cukup termasuk US CentCom.

Mungkin yg sudah ada, hanya disuruh jaga Arabic Sheiks, lalu ngirim tambahan pasukan dari rumah?

Salam,