Iran-Israel conflict: US defence secretary Pete Hegseth confirms 'additional capabilities' heading to Middle East; refuelling planes, warship deployed
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 () Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced deployments to protect American troops, including refuelling aircraft and the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. This redirection follows intensified aerial clashes, with casualties reported on both sides.
The U.S. has reportedly deployed over 30 aerial refueling tankers toward the Middle East, sparking major speculation of direct military involvement in the Israel-Iran war. While Trump insists the U.S. wasn’t involved in the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, flight tracking data and intelligence reports...
Sir Keir Starmer says G7 talks will focus on de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. He confirms talks with Netanyahu, Trump and regional leaders, and highlights shared concern over Iran’s nuclear..
The U.S. appears to be stepping directly into the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, deploying its aircraft carrier USS Nimitz toward the Persian Gulf. The carrier’s Vietnam port call was abruptly..
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ()
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