22 October 2023 at 04:36 The US is sending more soldiers and air defense systems to the Middle East The US is sending more soldiers to the Middle East. In addition, they are sending additional missile systems, confirms Defense Minister Lloyd Austin according to Reuters. It has not been stated how many additional soldiers the US will send to the area. The new weapons being deployed are a THAAD missile defense system and additional Patriot systems. The United States has sent significant naval resources to the Middle East since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, including two aircraft carriers, naval support ships and about 2,000 troops. (NTB)
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