Israel Unleashes Airstrikes on Lebanon, US Troops Deployed!
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The US military is also considering moving more troops into the Middle East, with a small number of additional troops reportedly being sent to the region. This is in response to the increasing violence between Israel and Hezbollah, which has raised the risk of the conflict expanding into the Gaza Strip. The US has about 40,000 troops in the region, with a peak of 100,000 troops in Iraq during the height of the war.
The concern is that Hezbollah has strong ties to Iran and has access to powerful tools, including cruise missiles, which could be used to target Israel. The relationship between Hezbollah and Iran is strong, with the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon being hit in an Israeli airstrike.
The situation is troubling, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning civilians to evacuate their homes and the US Embassy in Beirut warning US citizens to get out of Lebanon. The US is positioning two carrier strike groups in the region, which could be used to facilitate a potential evacuation of US citizens from Lebanon. A troubling sign of a potential expansion of the conflict across the Middle East, drawing in more nations and potentially leading to a larger war.