US redirects Navy carrier strike group, deploys high altitude defense missile system and patriot battalions to the Middle East amid escalations by Iran in the Israel-Hamas war
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Oct 21, 2023, 11:26 PM EDT
The US is increasing its "force posture" in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
A Navy strike group was redirected and Patriot battalions were activated.
In a Saturday statement, officials said the moves were made in response to new escalations by Iran.
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-increase-force-posture-middle-east-amid-israel-hamas-war-2023-10