Middle East|Washington is seeking to strengthen defenses against Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah.
of the United States the armed forces plans to send more fighter jets and naval warships to the Middle East, the Pentagon says, according to the Reuters news agency.
Washington is seeking to strengthen defenses against Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah.
Minister of Defense Lloyd Austin has approved the deployment of military equipment, including naval cruisers and destroyers capable of firing ballistic missiles.
A Pentagon statement said the decision will strengthen Israel’s defenses and ensure the United States is ready to respond to hostilities.
President Joe Biden discussed by phone on Thursday the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu with increasing support for Israel to be able to defend itself against threats such as missiles and drone strikes.
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