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US Central Command chief visits Middle East to prepare for Iranian attack on Israel

2024-08-05

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At a time when the situation in the Middle East is tense, according to US media reports, the commander of the US Central Command, Kurilla, arrived in the Middle East for a visit on the 3rd.

The report said,The purpose of his trip was to coordinate with regional countries to prepare for a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

US media reported that Kurilla is expected to visit Jordan, Israel and several Gulf countries during his trip. According to US officials, Kurilla will try to persuade countries in the Middle East to help deal with possible Iranian strikes against Israel. Jordan will be a "key" stop on Kurilla's trip, the report said.

According to reports, when Iran launched a retaliatory strike against Israel in April this year, Jordan intercepted targets "passing through Jordan's airspace." Israeli media reported that Kurila will arrive in Israel on August 5 to complete relevant defense preparations with the Israel Defense Forces against possible attacks by Iran.The US Department of Defense and the US Central Command did not respond to the relevant media reports.

To protect Israel, the United States urgently dispatched troops to the Middle East

In response to regional tensions, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on the 2nd that the U.S. military will send more troops to the Middle East.fighterU.S. Defense Secretary Austin has approved sending more cruisers and warships that can intercept ballistic missiles.Destroyer, and will send an additional fighter squadron to the Middle East. The White House said on the 4th that the US goal is to deter relevant countries and protect Israel.