WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will bolster its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional warships and fighter jets to protect American personnel and defend Israel amid soaring tensions in the region, the Pentagon said on Friday.
The announcement comes after Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the killings of Hamas' political leader in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, fueling fears of a broader Middle East conflict.
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