US Sends Armed Submarine to Defend Israel
US Sends Armed Submarine to Defend Israel
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.
The Spin
The US may not be able to prevent escalatory attacks given Hamas' continued refusal to accept a ceasefire deal and Israel's assassinations in response. While Iran and its proxies will cite the assassinations as their reason for newtheir recent attacks, Israel felthad obligated to target the men who were intentionally stalling theGaza cease-fire talks. If Iran-backed militias choose to remain on the offensive, the US and Israel must— showwho are interested in completing a cease-fire Hamas refuses to accept — have no choice but to flex all their might to stop these terrorists from making any big moves.
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