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US officials warn of escalating attacks, Iran grows increasingly nervous

Lloyd Austin Pentagon Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington. (AP Photo/Cli

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to address the public today in a news conference at the Pentagon, marking his first appearance since his recent hospitalization due to complications with cancer. As anticipation builds for his remarks, developments surrounding Iran and its behavior in the region have taken center stage.

Reports indicate that U.S. officials have raised concerns about Iran's proxy groups, as attacks on American forces in the area escalate. In response to these concerns, a fresh round of U.S. airstrikes targeted a significant Houthi drone hub in Yemen. These actions come amid expectations of President Biden's retaliation for the killing of three American soldiers in Jordan and the Red Sea.

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