Washington, United States—The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East to enhance its “defensive posture,” Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said Monday, as arch-rivals Iran and Israel ramp up their deadly conflict.
“Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility,” Hegseth posted on X.
“Protecting US forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region.”
