In response to the growth of tension in the region, the Pentagon decided to strengthen his military presence in the Middle East, sending there the atomic submarine of the USS Georgia and the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. This step is part of the United States efforts to counteract the threats of Iran and the Lebanon movement of Hezbolla.
Defense.gov writes about it.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has confirmed the commitment of the United States to take all possible measures to protect Israel. The official emphasized the strengthening of the positions and opportunities of the US Armed Forces throughout the Middle East in the light of escalation of regional tension. In support of this obligation, Austin ordered:
.. Avisanosa shock group USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, equipped with F-35C fighters, accelerate its transition to the zone of responsibility
The US Secretary of Defense also ordered the USS Georgia submarine to go to the Central Command Region.
The American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln more than 300 meters long is a real floating fortress capable of taking dozens of fighters and coordinating large -scale operations.
In 2012, Abraham Lincoln was sent to the Red Sea water, in particular to the Ormouz Strait (which divides Iran from the UAE and Oman) as a response to a nuclear program announced at that time by Tehran.
The USS Georgia atomic submarine is another extremely destructive vessel, deployed by the Pentagon. At a length of about 110 meters, this submarine can be equipped with more than 150 winged rockets capable of affecting large -range targets with high accuracy.
The impressive unit that the USS Theodore Roosevelt (Theodore Roosevelt ") is already joined by the USS Theodore Roosevelt (" Theodore Roosevelt "), which will increase the US power in the Middle East.
The US Defense Ministry sends a submarine with controlled missiles to the Middle East. The Issa Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and auxiliary ships from the GUAM island are also accelerated.
