WASHINGTON, NOV 02, V7N- The U.S. announced a redeployment of significant military assets, including B-52 bombers, fighter jets, refueling aircraft, and Navy destroyers to the Middle East. This shift accompanies the departure of the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, leaving a temporary gap until a new carrier rotates in. Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder emphasized that these moves are intended to defend U.S. personnel and interests in the region, especially amid rising tensions involving Iran and its allied groups.

The redeployment follows recent direct clashes in October between Israel and Iran, as Israel contends with Iranian-backed groups such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Houthi fighters in Yemen. The U.S. has reaffirmed its commitment to defending both Israel and its own forces in the Middle East, which have faced attacks from Iran-backed groups across Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and off Yemen’s coast. This latest deployment underscores the U.S. military’s adaptability and intent to secure its regional interests amidst ongoing instability.

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