US to send jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel | BBC News

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Published 2024-08-03
The US will deploy additional warships and fighter jets to the Middle East to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies, the Pentagon said.

Tensions remain high in the region over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and Fuad Shukr, a key commander of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

The Hamas leader was killed in Tehran on Wednesday. Iran and its proxy in Gaza blamed the attack on Israel, which has not commented.

Iran's leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed "harsh punishment" against Israel after the assassination of Haniyeh.

Missile defence forces were placed on a state of increased readiness to deploy, the Pentagon said, adding that its commitment to defend Israel was "ironclad".

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All Comments (21)
  • @MisterTea123
    Remember when BBC ignored South Africa's case at the ICJ but then livestreamed the entire Israeli defence the day after?
  • @wildandbarefoot
    Please stop your war. Here. Have some ships and planes. Wtf?
  • If jews state is so strong, why USA sending its warships and jets.
  • According to USA officials and their goverment, it is not longer USA first but Israel first šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£
  • @kobikaicalev175
    1:55 with the help of the US and 'other allies', why doesn't the BBC mention British participation? Strange innit?
  • The greatest braggarts are usually the biggest cowards. - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • @vectorfox4782
    Killed in Tehran? For the love of Charles, hire better journalists.
  • @AM2001-AM
    Israelis always says we are strong but every time they hide behind US,UK and FrancešŸ˜‚
  • @user-le3qv7jb2z
    Iran attacking sovereign nations but USA defend. What a joke
  • @MP_00771
    Why don't UK keep it's nose out of other countries affairs. Why don't the UK take care of its own people. This is how we make enemies
  • @Cleo-h3x
    Since this could be imminent, I believe it wouldn't be wrong if China and Russia decide to reinforce the IRG with jets and rockets too. Just equality shit you know..!.