US officials:

US naval cannot deployed indefinitely

According to reports, US officials warned the Israeli regime that American naval forces cannot be deployed to the region forever.

News ID: 84957

Date: 06 September 2024 - 19:42

TEHRAN (Defapress) - The US officials' message about the disability of US naval everlasting deployment in the region, comes amid rising tensions following Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks against Israel, Israeli Channel 12 reported without providing further details.

Last week, the US Department of Defense said the deployment of two American aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East had been extended.

The Pentagon said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had discussed tensions on the border with Lebanon during a phone call with Israeli minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant.

In a statement, the Pentagon emphasized that Secretary Austin highlighted the United States' steadfast commitment to supporting Israel against threats from Iran and Hezbollah.