MIDDLE EAST: The U.S. military’s high-alert posture involves about 50,000 American personnel across the region as tensions with Iran and its allies threaten energy supplies, CBS News reported.
CBS correspondent Tom Hanson reported from the USS George Washington. CBS said the Navy had deployed the aircraft carrier to the Middle East. U.S. personnel across the region stood ready to respond quickly to combat threats.
CBS framed the heightened readiness around attacks and threats involving Iran and allied forces that have placed regional energy infrastructure and supplies under pressure.
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The USS George Washington forms part of the U.S. military presence supporting operations in the region, according to the network’s report.
CBS News published the video report on September 14 as part of its Middle East coverage. The supplied material did not provide further confirmed details on specific new deployments, strikes or changes to rules of engagement.
CBS News reported from the USS George Washington that about 50,000 U.S. personnel in the Middle East were prepared for combat amid heightened tensions involving Iran and its allies.
