U.S. Reinforces Middle East Military Presence Amid Rising Tensions

Defense Secretary Austin orders additional assets to bolster defense of Israel and U.S. forces, while completing withdrawal from Niger base.

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group replaces USS Theodore Roosevelt in the region.
Additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers deployed to bolster air defense.
New fighter squadron sent to enhance U.S. military capabilities in the Middle East.
Coordination with Israeli defense officials to counter potential Iranian threats.
Completion of U.S. military withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Niger.