US Sends More Forces to Middle East, Prepares for ‘Significant’ Iranian Attacks

The Pentagon is deploying additional forces in readiness for Iranian attacks on Israel and U.S. forces, the White House said.

USS Abraham Lincoln (L), and JS Kongo (front), sail in formation during a U.S.–Japan bilateral exercise in the Sea of Japan on April 12, 2022. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force via AP

Iran and its proxies likely will launch significant attacks on Israel and possibly U.S. forces in the Middle East in the coming days, the White House has said.

U.S. and Israeli intelligence assessments concur that an attack or attacks are “increasingly likely,” and additional forces are being placed in the region to contend with the threat, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Aug. 12.