Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:09am on 12 Aug 2024,Monday International
The US has deployed the USS Georgia, a guided missile submarine, to the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group would also accelerate its arrival. This move is in response to recent assassinations of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, with concerns about Iran's potential retaliation. The Pentagon aims to bolster defenses for Israel and address threats from both Iran and Hezbollah. Meanwhile, efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza continue, with pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and international calls for resumed talks.
