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Donald Trump told Tehran residents to 'immediately evacuate' on Monday night, as the US ramped up its military presence in the region. However, he refused to speak of joining Israel in its operation.
The Pentagon is routing another aircraft carrier to the region and sending additional aircraft to Europe as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates.
U.S. refueling aircraft and warships have been dispatched to safeguard U.S. interests as the deadly conflict shows no sign of abating.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that he has directed “the deployment of additional capabilities” to the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region. “Protecting US forces is
President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that U.S. personnel are being "moved out" of parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Israel and Iran.
The United States is repositioning military resources in the Middle East in response to Israel's strikes on Iran and potential retaliation from Tehran. This includes deploying two US Navy destroyers.
Iran warns of severe retaliation after Israeli airstrikes, as the US distances itself amid rising Middle East tensions and a strong American military presence in the region.