Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of ‘Serious Consequences’: U.S. Bolsters Military Presence Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
In a move signaling heightened tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. has deployed additional troops and aircraft to the region. With Israeli ground operations underway in southern Lebanon and the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a stern warning to Iran against any attacks on Israel. The situation marks a critical escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with potential wider regional implications.