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US sends more troops to Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah September 23, 2024 By America-Today
The U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday.
would be deployed or what they would be tasked to do. The U.S. now has about 40,000 troops in the region. Virginia, headed to the Sixth Fleet area in Europe on a regularly scheduled deployment. The ships' departure opens up the possibility that the U.S. could keep both the Truman and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is in the Arabian Gulf, in the region in case more violence breaks out. we are sending a small number of additional U.S. military personnel forward to augment our forces that are already in the region," Ryder said. "But for operational security reasons, I¡¯m not going to comment on or provide specifics.¡±
that have killed hundreds and as Israel is preparing to conduct further operations. their homes ahead of a widening air campaign. He spoke as Israeli warplanes struck alleged Hezbollah targets in southern and eastern Lebanon.
the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering of world leaders, a senior State Department official said Monday.
said the U.S. and numerous other countries were eager to present an ¡°off-ramp¡± for both Israel and Hezbollah to reduce tensions and prevent an all-out war.
be presented to allies and partners for what he termed a ¡°stress test¡± for their likelihood of success.
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