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Source: https://x.com/SecDef/status/1820645342083203290
Defense Secretary Austin: Attack on U.S. Forces in Iraq a "Dangerous Escalation"
(X) U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to Israel's defense from threats posed by Iran, Lebanese Hizbullah, and other Iran-aligned militia groups. "We agreed the attack from Iran-aligned militias on U.S. forces stationed at Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq marked a dangerous escalation, and I updated Minister Gallant on measures to strengthen the U.S. military posture in light of this escalating situation."