U.S. forces stand ready in Mediterranean

Is the U.S. considering movement of forces in the Middle East to respond to Iran\'s plans to send two warship through the Suez Canal? A spokesman for Secretary ...

Is the U.S. considering movement of forces in the Middle East to respond to Iran’s plans to send two warship through the Suez Canal? A spokesman for Secretary Defense Robert Gates says, “we do not discuss the future movement of forces. We do have numerous assets in the region that are prepared to respond to contingencies if necessary.” An Israeli official described the Iranian announcement as a public relations stunt.

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