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Growing concerns over escalating attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East

Published October 23rd, 2023 - 04:00 GMT
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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder holds a press conference at the Pentagon on October 19, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. AFP
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While there is no specific threat against U.S. forces in the Middle East, the Pentagon acknowledges that the frequency of attacks on American bases in the region is on the rise.

ALBAWABA- Amidst the increasing rate of attacks on U.S. military bases in Syria and Iraq, and the recent interception of a Yemeni missile and drone strike by the U.S. Navy in the Red Sea, the Pentagon has issued a statement.

 While there is no specific threat against U.S. forces in the Middle East, the Pentagon acknowledges that the frequency of attacks on American bases in the region is on the rise.

 Notably, the Pentagon has emphasized that they have not identified any direct orders from Iran instructing its agents to escalate attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East. 

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