Tensions increase in the Middle East, as Israel expects an attack from Iran and its allies. Israel says it's killed several top commanders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad.
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US military sending reinforcement to the Middle East
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The U.S. is sending more warships to the Middle East as Israel steps up attacks
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East as the region braces for an Iranian retaliation to the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran earlier this week.
Tensions increase in the Middle East, as Israel expects an attack from Iran and its allies. Israel says it's killed several top commanders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad.
Orders sending a carrier strike group, ballistic missile defense and warplanes to back up Israel come as region braces for a possible Iranian military operation
The US plans to increase its military presence in the Middle East to protect Israel and its troops. This comes after Iran vowed to retaliate after the killing of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders last week. DW has more.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of an additional aircraft carrier, fighter squadron and warships capable of shooting down ballistic missiles as Pentagon readies for potential major attack against Israel by Iran and its proxies.
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