The decision comes in the wake of Israel's deadly strikes on Lebanon that have further stoked fears of regional escalation.
The decision comes in the wake of Israel's deadly strikes on Lebanon that have further stoked fears of regional escalation.US capabilities in Middle East include the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, fighter aircraft and air defences. / Photo: AP
"Out of an abundance of caution, we are sending a small number of additional US military personnel forward to augment our forces that are already in the region," Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, told reporters.Israel's military on Monday launched deadly strikes in Lebanon's south, eastern Beqaa valley and the northern region near Syria.
That call for diplomacy has been underscored by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in daily calls with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant."The Secretary made clear that the United States remains postured to protect US forces and personnel and determined to deter any regional actors from exploiting the situation or expanding the conflict," the Pentagon said in a statement.
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