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USA increases military strength in the Middle East: USS Nimitz on the way!
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East to support Israel and respond to Iranian attacks.
USA increases military strength in the Middle East: USS Nimitz on the way!
There's a lot going on in the Middle East. The war between Israel and Iran is attracting international attention and causing the US to massively increase its military presence in the region. At the weekend, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth ordered a corresponding measure to protect his own troops so that a quick response can be made in the event of an emergency radiowaf.de reported. But what does this actually mean for the situation on site?
A central element of this reinforcement is the plan to withdraw the “USS Nimitz”, one of the largest aircraft carriers in the world, from Asia earlier than originally planned and relocate it to the Middle East. It will support the already deployed USS Carl Vinson and could arrive in the region as early as next week. These decisions are not made without reason; After all, the USA is directly linked to supporting Israel and its defense against attacking missiles from Iran, which further inflames the situation.
Reinforcement of troops
In total, around 40,000 US troops are currently stationed in military bases in the Middle East, including Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait. 20 minutes reports that this number could rise to as many as 43,000 in order to immediately respond to recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel.
In addition, dozens of tanker aircraft such as the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46 Pegasus were relocated to Europe in order to be able to use them flexibly in the event of further escalations. These tankers are crucial to the logistics of large-scale military operations. The US also announced that it would increase the deployment of additional military assets and fighter jets, including a battery of the THAAD missile defense system that is already stationed in Israel.
A nervous environment
The situation remains tense. Iran has attacked Israel again with rockets and the Hezbollah militia continues to fire on Israeli cities. Over 19 people have been injured by rockets in Tira in recent days, while Israel's air strikes on Lebanon have claimed at least 52 lives. This is described by Deutsche Welle as an expression of the brutal reality on site here.
The USA always emphasizes that it does not participate directly in the hostilities between Israel and Iran. Despite these assurances, the international community remains on guard as tensions in the region continue to escalate. Reports about the possibility that Iran could abandon its nuclear doctrine if it feels threatened are adding to concerns about further escalation.
In order to stabilize the situation and send a clear message of deterrence, the US is forced to show presence and power. One thing is clear: the situation could change quickly and new strategic decisions will be made at any time.