The US military is increasing its presence in the Gulf region. The Pentagon reports local time on Monday. “In response to a number of recent, alarming events in the Strait of Hormuz,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of a destroyer, F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, a Pentagon spokesman in Washington said during a briefing.
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US strengthens presence in Gulf region after series of tanker incidents in Strait of Hormuz
