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Washington: The US will now deploy additional fighter jets and naval ships in West Asia to protect Israel. Let us tell you that this deployment will be done in response to threats from Iran and Iran-backed militias. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh gave this information on Friday.
order to send fighter planes
The Pentagon said that the US Defense Chief has ordered more fighter jets to be sent to West Asia. A statement issued by the US Department of Defense (DOD) said that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered 'additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the US European Command and US Central Command regions.'
Decision taken after talks between Biden and Netanyahu
According to Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Singh, President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks last night after which the US expressed its commitment to greater defense capabilities in the region. This morning, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III held talks with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant. During this, Austin promised additional support to Israel.
Tension increased after the killing of Hamas leader
The move comes at a time when the US fears a possible retaliation from Iran over the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Tehran and its supporters have vowed to avenge the killing of Haniyeh and Hezbollah's top commander Fouad Shukur in Lebanon.
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