US military presence in Middle East

Hint: Biden may have just visited the most secure place, outside the US, for the American President to be right now.

Following the October 7th attack by Hamas, the U.S. swiftly initiated a military response by deploying warships, aircraft, and forces to the region in order to support Israel’s defense efforts. Additional reinforcements, including a U.S. aircraft carrier and its strike group already stationed in the eastern Mediterranean, a second aircraft carrier en route, and three Marine warships moving into the area, are being dispatched. Numerous aircraft have been sent to Middle East military bases, and American special operations forces are collaborating with the Israeli military on planning and intelligence.

“USS Gerald R. Ford” steams in the Ionian Sea, Oct. 4, 2023. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly/U.S. Navy.

Furthermore, the U.S. has delivered five shipments of weapons and equipment to Israel. This buildup signifies the U.S.’s increasing concern that the conflict between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a broader regional conflict. The primary objective of American ships and warplanes is to establish a significant and visible presence to deter potential threats from groups like Hezbollah and Iran from exploiting the situation.

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