The Pentagon announced on Monday that additional U.S. troops are being sent to the Middle East as violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon intensifies, raising concerns of a wider regional war.
While the exact number and specific mission of these additional troops remain undisclosed, the deployment comes amidst heavy Israeli strikes on targets in Lebanon. With Israel planning further operations and the State Department urging Americans to leave Lebanon, the risk of a broader conflict is growing.
Currently, the U.S. has around 40,000 troops stationed in the Middle East.
This latest deployment underscores the increasing instability in the region and the U.S.’s commitment to maintaining its presence and safeguarding its interests.
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“Due to the unpredictable nature of the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and recent explosions throughout Lebanon, including Beirut, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial options still remain available,” the State Department said Saturday.
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