The United States is ready to send additional forces and means to the Persian Gulf zone again in the event of an escalation of tensions with Iran and the identification of alleged threats from its side to shipping in the region, the commander of the Central Command Air Force (CENTCOM) USA Lieutenant General Alexus Grinkevich said at a meeting with the Washington group of military observers (Defense Writers Group), Report informs via Pravda.com.
“But we are trying to send the following signal: we have increased our forces in response to a specific threat, this demonstrates the importance of the region for the United States. If Iran decides in connection with the withdrawal of reinforcements that it has a favorable opportunity, then the United States is absolutely ready to return and build up forces again. I hope they have caught the signal and will be restrained for a long time,” the military commander said.
According to him, the recent transfer of American reinforcements, including fifth-generation F-35 fighter bombers to the Persian Gulf zone, "had a good impact" on Tehran's allegedly destructive intentions.