Pentagon: Washington Maintains 'Significant' Military Presence in the Middle East with Minor Adjustments
A Pentagon official revealed Washington's intention to make limited adjustments to its forces' deployment in the Middle East, while maintaining a 'significant' military presence in the region.
The official confirmed that these changes include a slight reduction in troop numbers and equipment, without disclosing specific details, in line with the Pentagon's usual policy of waiting for the official announcement from the Secretary of Defense.
According to 'Al Arabiya' and 'Al-Hadath', the US Navy has withdrawn the destroyer 'Sullivan' from the eastern Mediterranean, and the 'Diego Garcia' base in the Indian Ocean may see a limited reduction in the presence of heavy 'B-52' aircraft.
Sources indicate that these adjustments come in the context of diminishing direct Iranian threats against Israel, especially after the de-escalation of missile tensions.
The destroyer 'Sullivan' was previously deployed to support defense operations, while 'B-52' bombers were stationed at 'Diego Garcia' as a message of deterrence and reassurance to allies.
As the region enters a new phase after Iranian and Houthi attacks, the need for this intensive deployment seems to have decreased, despite Washington's confirmation of its continued significant military presence in the Middle East.
