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US Shifts Middle East Force Posture Amid Threat of Iranian Retaliation Against Israel

© AP Photo / Susan Walsh, FilePentagon press secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby speaks during a briefing at the Pentagon
Pentagon press secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby speaks during a briefing at the Pentagon - Sputnik International, 1920, 12.04.2024
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has changed its force posture in the Middle East in anticipation of a potential Iranian retaliation strike against Israel, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Friday.
"There have been force posture changes. I certainly can't deny that we've taken a look at that and made some adjustments," Kirby said during a press briefing.
Meanwhile, the White House declined to comment on the extent of US assistance to Israel in the event of an Iranian attack.
"I'm not going to get into speaking about the details of our commitment to help Israel defend itself," he added.
An Iranian military truck carries missiles past a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade on the occasion of the country's annual army day on April 18, 2018 in Tehran. - Sputnik International, 1920, 12.04.2024
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