US Deploys Fighter Jets to West Asia Amid Rising Concerns of Regional Conflict

Saturday, August 03, 2024  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: The US will send a fighter jet squadron to West Asia and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said on Friday.

US Deploys Fighter Jets to West Asia Amid Rising Concerns of Regional Conflict

According to SAEDNEWS, A report from France 24, the U.S. Defense Department is set to relocate a fighter jet squadron to West Asia and will maintain an aircraft carrier presence in the region.

In a statement, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that he has ordered the deployment of additional cruisers and destroyers equipped with ballistic missile defense capabilities to both the European and West Asia areas. Additionally, steps are being taken to send more land-based ballistic missile defense systems to the region.

These changes come amid growing concerns among U.S. leaders regarding escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly in light of recent Israeli strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, which have prompted threats of retaliation.

The targeted killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday and senior Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur in Beirut on Tuesday raise fears of an escalating conflict that could spiral into a larger regional war. Iran has also issued warnings of potential retaliation following the attacks on its territory.


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