WASHINGTON: The Pentagon moved Saturday to step up US military readiness in the Middle East in response to what it said were “recent escalations by Ir...
The Pentagon’s moves came after what Austin described in a statement as “detailed discussions” with President Joe Biden. AFPPIX: The Pentagon moved Saturday to step up US military readiness in the Middle East in response to what it said were “recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces” across the region.
The steps continued the Biden administration's response since Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip stormed Israel on October 7, taking more than 200 hostages and killing at least 1,400 people, according to Israeli officials. “Finally, I have placed an additional number of forces on prepare to deploy orders as part of prudent contingency planning, to increase their readiness and ability to quickly respond as required,“ Austin said.
Armed factions close to Iran have threatened to attack US interests in Iraq over Washington's support for Israel.
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