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US orders strike group to accelerate deployment to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack on Israel

US orders strike group to accelerate deployment to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack on Israel



Secretary of defence also announces deployment of guided missile submarine, as Hamas appears to push back against resuming ceasefire negotiationsThe US has ordered a strike group of fighter jets and navy warships to accelerate its deployment to the Middle East, as the region braces for possible attacks by Iran and its allies after the killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.The US secretary of defence, Lloyd Austin, ordered the Abraham Lincoln strike group to accelerate its deployment to the region, while at the same time announcing the deployment of a guided missile submarine, after speaking with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-12 06:53:17

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