US to send more warships, jets to Mideast

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 04, 2024 12:09 am

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.

MIGHTY MILITARY An aerial view of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on May 10, 2023. AFP FILE PHOTO

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