As reported by Reuters, Pentagon informed on Sunday evening Polish time that United States they will redirect to the Middle East two strike groups of ships with aircraft carriersto strengthen US military presence in the region.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin He communicated his decision in a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant.
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Reuters emphasizes that the Pentagon's statement changes the military situation near the conflict area. So far, one strike group of ships and an aircraft carrier have been stationed in the area USS Abraham Lincoln. The Department had previously planned a possible replacement of the above group another with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt at the helm.
Strengthening the United States Military Presence However, it is not the first one recently. On Monday, August 12, the head of the Pentagon issued an order send to Middle East USS Georgia submarine with nuclear power and guided missiles.
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Reuters notes that although the USS Georgia was already in the Mediterranean Sea in July, a public announcement about a ship's move to a given region has been rare so far.
“Secretary Austin reiterated that the United States is committed to take all possible steps to defend Israel and noted the strengthening of the US military position and potential throughout the Middle East in the face of escalating regional tensions” – added in the statement on August 12.
At that time, the US Army had already announced that it would send additional fighters and warshipsh to the Middle East because Washington he is trying strengthen Israel's defense – the agency notes.