U.S. Expands Military Presence in Israel and Deploys Air Defense Systems

The U.S. is expanding its military presence in Israel with the secret expansion of a military base. The U.S. is also deploying two aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean to deter potential attacks from Iran. The U.S. is considering deploying air defense systems to Iraqi Kurdistan to protect against Iranian-backed militia attacks. Additionally, the U.S. is sending additional air defense systems to the Middle East in response to recent attacks on U.S. troops.