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The US increased its military presence in the Middle East to 50 thousand soldiers

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The increased presence means helping to defend Israel, as well as protecting US and allied personnel and assets.

In the midst of growing conflicts in the Middle East, the number of American troops in the region reached almost 50 thousand. The US has stepped up patrols in conflict zones, protecting Israel and countering threats from Iran-backed groups. AP wrote this on Friday, September 20.

The additional resources help US patrol various conflict zones, particularly during operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, helping to protect Israel and counter threats from Houthi rebels. Iran-backed Yemen has attacked commercial shipping in the Red Sea and launched ballistic missiles Israel.

Usually, the contingent of the US Central Command in the Middle East is about 34 thousand troops.

However, even in the early days of the war between Israel and Hamas, the number of these troops grew to almost 40 thousand. And a few weeks ago the total number increased to almost 50 thousand army personnel.

Attacks between Israel and Hezbollah have rapidly increased in frequency, with fears growing that the regional conflict could escalate into a full-scale war.

The increased presence means both helping to defend Israel and protecting US and allied personnel and assets.

Navy warships are spread across the region, from the eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of Oman, and the strategic location of air force and naval fighters is determined in several areas.

As reported, the second wave of explosions began in Lebanon on Wednesday, but this time various gadgets, mopeds and even cars exploded.

Let’s remember that on September 17, pagers used by Hezbollah militants exploded almost simultaneously in different parts of Lebanon. At least 11 people died, about 4 thousand were injured, and the condition of 400 victims was assessed as critical.

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Source: korrespondent

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