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Pentagon Deploys Warplanes Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions

6/18/2025

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The Pentagon has sent warplanes and the USS Nimitz to the Middle East as tensions flare between Israel and Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the U.S. commitment to safeguarding its 40,000 troops in the area, issuing a stern warning to Iran against any aggression towards American forces.

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The Pentagon has sent warplanes and the USS Nimitz to the Middle East as tensions flare between Israel and Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the U.S. commitment to safeguarding its 40,000 troops in the area, issuing a stern warning to Iran against any aggression towards American forces.