NATO offers Israel massive firepower and the Alliance's nuclear shield to launch its major operation in the Middle East. As it became known, NATO will begin on Monday a major exercise of nuclear war in the Eastern Mediterranean.
At the same time, the US continues to strengthen its forces in the Middle East with the deployment of a Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles and the dispatch of four B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to the United Kingdom for operations in the Middle East. B-52 bombers are also on standby.
It was learned that the deployment of Carrier Strike Group 2 (CSG-2) led by USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and its four surface ships will be delayed in order to "increase the readiness of the ships and reach the highest level combat effectiveness".
The four surface ships that are part of the Strike Group have already left their bases in Florida and Virginia, but the deployment has been delayed by the readiness of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) which is still at Portside in Norfolk.
Senior US officials said the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD-5) and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), which were last seen near Bahrain in the Persian Gulf about 2 days ago, are headed for in the Eastern Mediterranean.
They are making preparations in case they are ordered to move closer to Israel and increase US firepower in the region.
Senior U.S. Officials have stated that the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit onboard the USS Bataan (LHD-5) and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), who were last seen near Bahrain in the Persian Gulf roughly 2 days ago possibly heading in the direction of the Eastern Mediterranean, are… Show more
NATO will hold its annual nuclear deterrent exercise Steadfast Noon, which will take place in Italy, Croatia and the Mediterranean, the organization's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after a meeting of the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels.
"Our exercise will help ensure the reliability, effectiveness and security of our nuclear deterrent," said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
"It sends a clear message that NATO will protect and defend all Allies."
The exercise involves fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
The exercise is scheduled to last from Monday to October 26.
Stoltenberg said Russia's war in Ukraine is a reminder of the important role NATO's nuclear weapons play in deterring aggression.
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