The Pentagon announced an increase in the readiness of additional US military forces for deployment: where and why

The Pentagon has increased the readiness of additional US forces for deployment, increasing US readiness to respond to various contingencies amid the escalation in the Middle East. This was stated by the press secretary of the Pentagon, Pat Ryder, reports UNN with reference to the US Department of Defense (MoD).

“Secretary Austin has been updating and briefing his team over the weekend on recent developments in the Middle East. He and DoD leaders remain focused on protecting US citizens and forces in the region, defending Israel, and de-escalating the situation through deterrence and diplomacy. “Secretary Austin emphasized that the United States is determined to prevent Iran and its Iranian-backed partners and proxies from exploiting the situation or escalating the conflict,” Ryder said.

Austin, he said, made it clear that if Iran, its partners or its proxies use this moment to attack American personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take whatever steps are necessary to protect its people.

“The United States maintains the ability to deploy forces at short notice. The Department of Defense continues to maintain a significant capability in the region and dynamically adjust our force postures based on the changing security situation,” Ryder said.

He noted that the Secretary directed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to remain in the USCENTCOM theater while the USS Wasp Landing Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) will continue to operate in the Eastern Mediterranean eat

This floating position is complemented by the presence of enhanced fighter and attack squadrons from the Department of Defense, including F-22s, F-15Es, F-16s and A-10s, he said. Ryder noted that the defensive capabilities of air support will be further strengthened in the coming days.

“The Secretary also increased the readiness of additional US forces for deployment, increasing our readiness to respond to various contingencies. And the Department of Defense maintains a robust and integrated air defense capability throughout the Middle East, ensuring the protection of US forces operating in the region,” Ryder said.

Addition

AFP reported that Biden plans to review the combat readiness of US troops in the Middle East.

Sky News reported that the United States of America will send additional troops to the Middle East amid the escalation between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group.