White House says US forces remain in 'defensive posture' in Middle East
- The White House stated that US forces are in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East during the Israel-Iran conflict, according to a White House spokesperson.
- Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth confirmed that the military is positioned defensively to pursue peace in the region.
- A US defense official noted that the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group was deployed to enhance the US defensive posture and protect American personnel.
- This military movement coincides with the ongoing air conflict between Israel and Iran, raising international concerns for de-escalation.
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Hegseth: ‘We are postured defensively … to be strong’ in Middle East
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the U.S. is “postured defensively in the region to be strong” amid conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. “Our job is to be strong. We are postured defensively in the region to be strong, in pursuit of a peace deal. And we certainly hope that’s…
After speculation, US officials state that forces in the Middle East remain in a defensive position.
US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast — White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a 'defensive' posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran.

US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House
The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran.
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