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US deploys more defensive assets to Middle East

US aircraft, warships headed to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict

“Protecting US forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region,” Hegseth said in a post on social platform X.

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Hegseth directs more defensive resources to Middle East amid Israeli conflict with Iran

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US Deploying More Defensive Capabilities to Middle East, Defense Secretary Says

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US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House

Israel's strikes have so far killed at least 224 people, including top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians, according to Iranian authorities.

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Nimitz carrier strike group sails to Middle East amid Iran-Israel tensions

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US builds up military presence in Middle East

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Trump Still Pursuing Iran Nuclear Deal Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Says Hegseth

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Monday that President Donald Trump remains committed to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, despite rising military tensions between Israel and Tehran. Speaking on Fox

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US deploying ‘additional capabilities’ to Mideast—Hegseth

The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its "defensive posture," Pentagon

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U.S. Boosts Defense Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of additional defense capabilities to the Middle East due to increasing tensions between Israel and Iran. Although specific details of the military assets weren't disclosed,

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Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy

Senate appropriators from both parties denounced Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday for relying on Republicans’ partisan budget reconciliation bill to meet his spending objectives in fiscal 2026.