Israeli war against Hamas: Second U.S. carrier strike group arrives in Middle East
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The U.S. strike carrier group led by the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has arrived in the Middle East, according to the U.S. Central Command's Twitter.
"The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Middle East and the CENTCOM area of responsibility as part of the increase in regional posture," - says the statement.
The strike group includes the flagship aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), guided-missile destroyers USS Mason (DDG 87) and USS Gravely (DDG 107) of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 with its nine squadrons, and the Information Warfare Commander.
It is also noted that the group is commanded by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2.
Aid to Israel from the U.S.
Following the Hamas attack on Israel, the U.S. sent its aircraft carrier group to the eastern Mediterranean. Additionally, the United States deployed over 20 aircraft to the region, including F-35 and F-15 fighters.
Later, it was revealed that the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was heading to the same destination. According to the Pentagon, dispatching the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to the Eastern Mediterranean is part of the U.S. efforts to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts aimed at escalating the conflict following the Hamas attack on Israel.
Moreover, according to the claims of the U.S., it has sent aircraft with missile defense systems and ammunition to Israel.
