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According to a statement released by the US Department of Defense, on August 2 local time, US Secretary of Defense Austin ordered adjustments to the US military posture to enhance the protection capabilities of the US military, increase US support for Israel's national defense, and ensure that the United States is ready to respond to various emergencies at any time.

Austin ordered the Abraham Lincoln to be used, according to the statement.aircraft carrierReplace the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group currently deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of ​​responsibility and deploy additional cruisers and guided missile defense-capable destroyers to the U.S. European Command and the U.S. Central Command region.DestroyerThe Pentagon is also taking steps to prepare for the deployment of more land-based ballistic missile defense systems. Austin also ordered afighterSquadron to enhance the U.S. military's air defense support capabilities.

The statement said these military posture adjustments enhance the extensive capabilities maintained by the U.S. military in the Middle East.

It is reported that Austin had a phone call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant that day to discuss the threats posed by Iran and its partners and proxies. During the call, Austin reiterated the United States' support for Israel's security.

Austin stressed that further escalation of the conflict is not inevitable and that easing of tensions will benefit all countries in the Middle East.