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The US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd J Austin, has taken steps to extend the US force posture across sea, air and land in the Middle East at the end of last week (2 August 2024) in response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran alongside its associated militant non-state actors.

Simultaneously, the Department of Defense reiterated its commitment to “de-escalating tensions in the region and pushing for a ceasefire as part of a hostage deal to bring the hostages home and end the war in Gaza” that has spiralled since the Palestinian and Iranian-backed militant group, Hamas, attacked Israel on 7 October 2023.

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