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The United States has deployed F-22 Raptor fighter jets and a smaller-scale aircraft carrier to the Middle East in response to threats from Iran and Hezbollah following the targeted killings of top Hezbollah and Hamas figures in Beirut and Tehran.
The F-22 is a fifth-generation fighter jet and widely considered one of the most advanced war planes in the world. A squadron of around 12 F-22 fighter jets was dispatched to the Middle East from a military base in Alaska.
The purpose of Washington’s military buildup is reportedly to deter the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies to escalate attacks against Israel.
“They can be a very invaluable defensive platform,” U.S. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said, referring to the F-22s.
“They add maneuverability [and] additional systems that allow the commander to have more versatile options. And I think it sends a very clear signal to the region that we want to see tensions de-escalate. And it sends a really powerful message of deterrence,” she added.
In addition, Washington dispatched the assault ship USS Wasp, nicknamed “mini-aircraft carrier,” to Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. The vessel is reportedly equipped with combat helicopters and a Marine Force unit of an undisclosed size.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the deployment of additional U.S. military assets would enhance Washington’s already strong military presence in the Middle East.
“The changes in our force posture will enhance our already extensive capabilities in the region,” Austin stated following a top-level conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
“We are prepared to act on short notice to address emerging threats to our security, our partners, and our interests.” More Here
From Got Questions: Christians should definitely support the nation of Israel. We must remember that Israel, the nation, is very special to God. We read in Deuteronomy 7:6-8 these words: “For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession. The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your forefathers that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.” More Here
