Washington, DC [US], October 12 (ANI): US Navy plane service USS Dwight D Eisenhower plane service and her strike group is heading to the Mediterranean, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby mentioned.

Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, Kirby said that there is no such thing as a operational resolution taken relating to the deployment of the second US plane service within the Mediterranean. However, he famous that the USS Dwight D Eisenhower plane service was heading in that path.

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John Kirby mentioned, “I would also note that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier and her strike group will be departing on a prescheduled, long-scheduled deployment to the European Command area of responsibility. They’ll start that deployment in the coming week or so. They will be going initially across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean, where they will be available if needed.”

“No decisions have been made. I’ve seen some press reporting out there that we’ve already made some kind of final decision that a second carrier is going to be placed in the Eastern Mediterranean. No operational decisions like that have been made, but she will be heading in that direction, her ships will be with her, and she certainly will be an available asset if needed,” he added.

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It is the second US plane service headed to the Mediterranean because the plane service USS Gerald R Ford and her strike group have now arrived within the Eastern Mediterranean.

Kirby mentioned, “As you also know, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford and her strike group are now in the Eastern Mediterranean. They arrived yesterday. They are there for deterrence purposes to make it clear to any would-be actor, organization, group, terrorist network, nation-state, anybody who thinks that, with hostile intent towards Israel, that this is the time to widen and expand the conflict that we will take our national security interests seriously.”

Asked about stories relating to the USS George Washington and the HMS Prince of Wales being readied for deployment, he mentioned, “I don’t know of any plans for them to be readied. Again, I’d refer you to the Defence Department to speak to other units. Again, I want to remind. The Eisenhower is preparing for a long-scheduled deployment to the region. And I don’t have any operational decisions to speak to.

“I simply thought it was vital to place that into some context, as a result of I noticed some reporting yesterday that appeared to recommend it was a particular resolution that she was going to hitch the Ford. That may occur, I do not know, however she will likely be deploying into the Mediterranean and will likely be an accessible asset, in addition to her escort vessels,” he added.

In a press release on Wednesday, US Central Command said that the forces in the area include the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78), with its 8 squadrons of attack and support aircraft, and the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as well as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80).

“The arrival of those extremely succesful forces to the area is a robust sign of deterrence ought to any actor hostile to Israel contemplate attempting to make the most of this example,” General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander, US Central Command said in a press release.

On October 11, US President Joe Biden again spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing war with Hamas. The two leaders agreed to stay in regular touch in the face of an appalling assault by Hamas terrorists. Earlier, Biden had condemned the Hamas attack on Israel.

“Following a briefing with their nationwide safety staff, President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel this morning to debate ongoing US help for Israel as Israel defends itself and protects its folks. The leaders agreed to remain in common contact within the face of an unprecedented and appalling assault by Hamas terrorists,” the White House said in a statement.

According to the latest updates in the Israel counter-offensive against Hamas, The Israeli Air Force said that the Israeli Defence Forces is now launching an extensive attack on many centres of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

In a post on X, the Israeli Air Force stated, “The IDF is now launching an intensive assault on many centres of the terrorist group Hamas within the Gaza Strip, extra particulars under.” (ANI)

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