The turmoil in Israel “presents an opportunity,” one U.S. official said
While the White House has said it has no intention of putting American boots on the ground, the Biden administration has strongly condemned the attacks and said it would send additional aid to Israel. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoThe Pentagon is concerned about the potential for new attacks on American troops stationed in the Middle East from Iran and its proxy forces as the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants escalates in an already tumultuous region, according to Defense Department officials.
“We will not let nefarious actors pull us into engagements that detract from our mission,” Carmichael said. He did not mention Iran by name, but said: “Make no mistake, we reserve our inherent right to self-defense whenever faced with threats that place our forces in harm’s way.” Pentagon officials declined to say whether any additional measures had been taken to protect American forces in Iraq and Syria, citing operational security.
“They are targeting what they say are PKK, and some of those leaders are the SDF leaders who are near … us,” the official said. “They will try to avoid killing US troops. … But they are willing to risk injuries.”
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