I have posted, some weeks ago, about the last US troops in the Baghdad ruled part of Iraq being moved behind Kurd lines in the north. The US troops in a base in the southeast corner of Syria, moved behind Jordanian lines a couple weeks ago. A week or so back, US troops in a base in northeast Syria were moved behind Kurd lines in northern Iraq.

Meanwhile, the US garrison in Israel has been beefed up.

from a year and a half ago:

October 14, 2024

US Troops to Israel: Strategic Shift in Middle East Defense

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Pentagon deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and around 100 US soldiers. This deployment marks a significant shift in the already complex geopolitical landscape, influenced by global elections and other mideast wars.

usmilitary.org - US troops to israel

Reported a few hours ago:

US positions F-22 stealth fighters in Israel, puts 'almost any target in Iran at risk'

Eleven U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have arrived at Israel’s Ovda Air Base in the country’s south, Fox News reported, marking the first-ever operational deployment of American combat aircraft to Israel. The move comes amid a broader U.S. military buildup in the region not seen at this scale in years and as concerns grow over Iran’s nuclear program and missile capabilities.

msn.com - US positions f stealth fighters in israel puts almost any target in iran at risk

Yesterday:

USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier set to arrive at Israeli coast today

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to arrive near Israel’s northern coast today.

US President Donald Trump ordered the carrier strike group to the Middle East this month as part of a massive military buildup while he weighs whether to take military action against Iran.

timesofisrael.com - Uss gerald ford aircraft carrier set to arrive at israeli coast today

What do USians think of this adventure?

About half (49%) of Americans somewhat or strongly oppose the U.S. using military force to attack Iran. About one-quarter (27%) support such an attack

A majority (58%) of Republicans support such an attack. Majorities of Democrats (76%) and Independents (54%) oppose

yougov.com - Few americans support USA military action against iran majority think it is likely february economist yougov p

But that would only matter, if there was a "free and fair" election this fall. A reporter asked Fetterman how a war with Iran would benefit his constituents in PA. Fetterman had no answer. He is not up for reelection until 28.

Steve