Iran's retaliatory strike against "Israel" has got the Pentagon on its toes, raising its concerns about potential risks to the thousands of US troops stationed in the region, according to Politico.
An anonymous senior administration official noted that none of the drones launched by Iran posed a direct threat to US troops. However, the size and scope of the US' response to an Iranian strike far exceed anything seen in the decades-long standoff between the two countries.
Another US defense official told The Washington Post that "additional assets" were being moved to "bolster regional deterrence efforts and increase force protection for U.S. forces."
While Department of Defense officials have reported no immediate danger, the situation remains fluid, with much depending on "Israel's" next move.
An anonymous senior administration official noted that none of the drones launched by Iran posed a direct threat to US troops. However, the size and scope of the US' response to an Iranian strike far exceed anything seen in the decades-long standoff between the two countries.
Another US defense official told The Washington Post that "additional assets" were being moved to "bolster regional deterrence efforts and increase force protection for U.S. forces."
While Department of Defense officials have reported no immediate danger, the situation remains fluid, with much depending on "Israel's" next move.