US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put 2,000 military personnel on standby to respond to the fallout from the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Orders 2,000 Military Troops on Standby
According to The Hill, as tensions between Israel and Hamas reached new heights, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin took swift action by placing more than 2,000 military personnel on standby to provide support and aid if needed.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated on Fox News that the troops are ready to deploy. However, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has not mentioned the decision to deploy the forces, and no orders have been handed down.
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According to Al-Monitor, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided to prolong the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Forces in carrying a strike group in the eastern Mediterranean to deter Iran from joining the Israel and Hamas conflict.
However, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin noted that the troops would not perform in combat.
The US actions have received criticism and threats from the Iran leader stating that the US must be held responsible for the current situation happening in Gaza.
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