SoD confirms additional deployments to Middle East are for "defensive posture in the region.":

[noumoe]

BREAKING FROM THE PENTAGON: SoD confirms additional deployments to Middle East are for "defensive posture in the region.":

“Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility. Protecting U.S. forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region.”

[noumoe]

All military bases in the U.S. Indo-Pacific have raised their Force Protection Condition from Alpha to Bravo.