US to send additional jets, warship to Middle East
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 09:34 | 17 July 2023
- Modified Date: 09:34 | 17 July 2023
The United States will send additional F-35 and F-16 aircraft along with a warship to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Monday, in a bid to monitor key waterways in the region following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.
"The (Pentagon) is increasing our presence and ability to monitor the (Strait of Hormuz) and surrounding waters," Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters.