The risk that the situation on the ground could deteriorate rapidly is rising,
We expect... Hezbollah to choose more targets and (strike) deeper in its response,
Austin has ordered adjustments to US military posture designed to improve US force protection, to increase support for the defense of Israel, and to ensure the United States is prepared to respond to various contingencies,
The Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran’s partners and proxies,
In the coming hours the world will witness mind-boggling scenes and very important events. We are just waiting for the decision of our military strategists to see what course of action they recommend”.
The Biden administration appears to lack both the capacity and willingness to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the remaining time before the election, while Netanyahu is delaying the conflict until after the US election to prolong his political career,
The US-Israel relationship must be viewed from two perspectives. On one hand, support for Israel has been a long held bipartisan position in the US, with steadfast backing,
The US' current deployments are preventive measures, but the reported warnings to Israel are largely performative,
The latest deployment of US military forces to the Middles East symbolizes support for Israel while practically increasing US military presence and enhancing deterrence against Iran. The aim is to control the Middle East situation, seeking to balance the tensions between Israel and Iran,
Since the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the Secretary of Defense has reiterated that the United States will protect our personnel and interests in the region, including our ironclad commitment to the defense of Israel... The aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln will replace one helmed by the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the region,
As we have demonstrated since October and again in April, the United States' global defense is dynamic and the Department of Defense retains the capability to deploy on short notice to meet evolving national security threats,
Two scenarios were discussed: a simultaneous response from Iran and its allies or a staggered response from each party,
The United States also remains intently focused on de-escalating tensions in the region and pushing for a ceasefire as part of a hostage deal to bring the hostages home and end the war in Gaza,