U.S. Sends Second Warship, Guided Missile Destroyers As Israel Set To Expand Gaza Operations

The U.S. has ordered an additional aircraft carrier to be deployed in the East Mediterranean. The announcement was made by U.S. Defense Secretary Llyod Austin. Austin said that USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrying nine aircraft squadrons will be deployed. Additionally, two guided missile destroyers and a guided missile cruiser will also be stationed. The Pentagon Chief cited possibilities of escalation in the ongoing war between Israel and the Gaza-based Hamas group while announcing the decision.Watch for more.