The US announces new military deployment in the Middle East as a warning to Iran

The United States announced on Friday the deployment of additional military assets in the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range bombers of the B-52 type, which serve as a warning for Iran like the and Israel trades tit-for-tat strikes.

“Should Iran, its partners, or its allies use this moment to attack U.S. personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take all necessary actions to defend our people,” Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement. a statement.

The additional resources build on previous U.S. defense deployments in the Middle East in support of Israel, including a THAAD missile defense system deployed in the country late last month and operated by U.S. forces on the ground.

The new forces “will arrive in the coming months,” Ryder said.

Israel launched significant attacks on Iran on October 26, destroying the Islamic republic’s military infrastructure while steering clear of critical nuclear and oil sites.

Iran has carried out two attacks on Israel in 2024: one in April after an Israeli attack on its consulate in Damascus, and another in October in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Observers warn that the ongoing military operations between the regional rivals could escalate further.