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US Sends Armed Submarine to Defend Israel

US Sends Armed Submarine to Defend Israel

Above: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin greets Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as he arrives during an honor cordon at the Pentagon on June 25, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Facts

  • The US is sending a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as well as speeding up the travel of an aircraft carrier already en route, in preparation for potential attacks on Israel from Iran and Hezbollah in response to the killings of their military leaders.

  • The USS Georgia submarine carries up to 154 Tomahawk — which are used to strike land targets — while the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is carrying about 60 fighter jets, including F-35Cs.The submarine, the USS Georgia, carries up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles — which are used to strike land targets — while the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is carrying about 60 fighter jets, including F-35Cs.

  • According to the US Navy, the submarine, which can carry up to 66 soldiers, was being used by Marines and special forces beginning July 17 to conduct dive training in the Medeterranian. It was then reportedly seen off the coast of a Greek island on Aug. 5.According to the US Navy, the USS Georgia, which can carry up to 66 soldiers, was being used by Marines and special forces beginning July 17 to conduct dive training in the Mediterranean. It was then reportedly seen off the coast of a Greek island Aug. 5.

The Spin

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