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Middle East: Concerns over military escalation
In the Middle East, the fear of an escalation of tensions is still present. Calls to leave the region continue. The Americans are adapting their military presence there.
(France Info)
In the Middle East, the fear of an escalation of tensions is still present. Calls to leave the region continue. The Americans are adapting their military presence there.
Fears of a general conflagration in the region are growing. In the midst of rising tensions, the United States, an ally of Israel, sent more warships and combat aircraft to the region on Saturday, August 3.Defense Minister to Carry Out Multiple Force Movements to Strengthen Protection of U.S. Forces in the Region” said Sabrina Singh, deputy Pentagon spokeswoman.
After ten months of war in Gaza, Tsahal continues its offensive and continues the elimination of all members of Hamas. Iran, the Lebanese Hezbollah and this Palestinian Islamist movement accuse Israel of the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Wednesday, July 31, in Tehran (Iran).
These attacks and threats of retaliation have fueled concerns of a full-scale war.”In case of war, we can’t do anything but we hope it won’t happen.“, testifies a Lebanese civilian. If the country of the Cedars is going through a series of crises, Iran is also weakened.”Iranians have no interest in direct confrontation“, believes political scientist Myriam Benraad.
In a sign of growing concern, the American, British and Swedish embassies have advised their nationals to leave Lebanon. Several airlines have suspended services to Beirut (Lebanon) and Tel Aviv (Israel).
