Sirens In Israel As Iran Launches Additional Ballistic Missiles Toward The Nation, China Evacuates Embassy. American Forces Continue To Maintain Defensive Posture
Despite some reports claiming the U.S. is attacking Iran, assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Sean Parnell says American forces are maintaining their defensive posture.
ISRAEL/IRAN — According to the Israeli military missiles have once again been identified and launched from Iran toward Central Israel. Update, a new wave of Iranian missiles is now being reported by the Israeli military. “The IDF identified that missiles were recently launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel.”
USS Nimitz Carrier Group Headed To Middle East Ahead Of Schedule With Two US Carrier Groups To Be Deployed In The Region As Conflict Intensifies
MIDDLE EAST — The USS Nimitz carrier strike group is headed from the South China Sea to the Middle East ahead of schedule as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies.
U.S. forces are currently maintaining a defensive posture and have no current plans to strike Iran. China is now advising its citizens to leave Israel as soon as possible.
According to the Chinese Embassy in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, "The Israeli-Iranian conflict continues to escalate, making the security situation even more severe." U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the National Security Council to be ready for the Situation Room.
Despite some reports claiming the U.S. is attacking Iran, assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Sean Parnell says American forces are maintaining their defensive posture, and states that this hasn't changed.
U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking an expedited meeting with Iranian officials to assess Tehran's commitment to resolving the conflict through diplomatic channels. The President is still looking to negotiate a nuclear deal with Tehran.
The United States is in the process of moving large numbers of refueling aircraft to Europe, though Washington has told allies that it doesn't plan on taking offensive action against Iran unless the country targets U.S. citizens. Trump just released a statement on Truth Social stating that everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately.