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US Bolsters Military Presence in Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
In response to mounting threats of retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah, the United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East. The deployment of the USS Georgia, a guided missile submarine, and the expedited arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group underscore the heightened state of alert.
This strategic move follows discussions between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel faces potential backlash for the recent targeted assassinations of senior figures from Hezbollah and Hamas both supported by Iran.
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's political leader, in Tehran on July 31 has sparked Iranian accusations against Israel, despite no official claim of responsibility. Iran has vowed retaliation for Haniyeh’s death. Shortly thereafter, Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah military commander, was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut, further escalating tensions.
The Pentagon's announcement on Sunday reaffirmed the US commitment to defending Israel and deterring aggression from Iran and Hezbollah. The USS Georgia, already operating in the Mediterranean, reflects the US's strategic positioning, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Amid these developments, Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified, drawing international calls for a ceasefire. An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school, claimed to be used by Hamas fighters, resulted in nearly 100 Palestinian casualties. Concurrently, Israel faces continuous rocket attacks from Lebanon, with 30 rockets fired into northern Israel overnight Monday, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes.
The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation posing significant risks to regional stability.
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