Suche
Mein Konto
USA increases military presence in the Middle East: USS Nimitz on the way!
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East to protect Israel from Iranian attacks. Aircraft carriers and tankers are being relocated.
USA increases military presence in the Middle East: USS Nimitz on the way!
The US has announced it will significantly increase its military presence in the Middle East, in direct response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered measures to protect American troops in the region over the weekend after Iran again attacked Israel with several missiles. The report from ZVW highlights that these measures also include the deployment of a second aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz, to the Middle East.
The “USS Nimitz” will be withdrawn from Asia earlier than originally planned to support the “USS Carl Vinson,” which is already in the Middle East. This nuclear-powered warship can carry several thousand soldiers and dozens of fighter aircraft. The “USS Nimitz” is expected to arrive in the crisis region next week. In view of the current situation, a destroyer, the USS Thomas Hudner, is also to be relocated to the Eastern Mediterranean. In addition, additional US Air Force fighter jets could be sent to the region to support Israel's defense.
Increased military presence
The US military is carrying out increased activities to be well prepared in the event of possible Iranian counterattacks. Reports from 20 minutes According to the report, numerous tanker aircraft, such as the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus, have been relocated to Europe so that they can be quickly deployed to the Middle East if necessary. The US military emphasizes the logistical importance of these tanker aircraft, as they enable fighter jets to be deployed for longer periods. There are currently about 40,000 American troops stationed at bases in Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait, a number that has risen to as many as 43,000 due to tensions.
The US government has made it clear that it is not directly participating in hostilities between Israel and Iran. Rather, it supports Israel in its defense, especially in the defense of ballistic missiles from Iran. Previous missions by American warships have already helped deter Iranian attacks. In doing so, the USA aims to ensure both its own security and that of its ally Israel.