中新网华盛顿8月12日电 (记者 陈孟统)美国国防部今日宣布，美国防长奥斯汀已下令向中东地区增派“亚伯拉罕·林肯”号航母战斗群以及“佐治亚”号巡航导弹核潜艇，以应对不断升级的地区紧张局势。
据美国国防部发言人莱德透露，这一命令是在奥斯汀与以色列防长加兰特通话后下达的。莱德补充说，目前正在中东地区活动的“西奥多·罗斯福”号航母战斗群，此次增派的海军力量将增强其能力。他表示，此举旨在加强对美军部队的保护，增加对以色列防务的支持，并确保美军能够应对各种突发事件。
美东时间12日上午，美国总统拜登与英、法、德、意领导人举行电话会议，专门讨论了中东局势。会后发表的联合声明称，与会领导人全力支持旨在缓和加沙紧张局势、达成停火并释放被扣押人员的协议谈判。此外，对加沙地带的人道主义援助不应受限。
此次美军在中东地区的军事部署调整，显示出美国对地区安全局势的重视，以及其维护地区稳定和盟友利益的承诺。同时，这一行动也反映了美国在中东地区保持军事存在和影响力的决心。
英语如下：
News Title: “U.S. Sends Additional Carrier to Counter Tensions in the Middle East”
Keywords: Reinforcement, Middle East, Tension
News Content:
BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and the Georgia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine to the Middle East to counter the escalating regional tensions.
According to Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby, the order was issued following a conversation between Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Kirby added that the newly deployed naval forces will enhance the capabilities of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group currently operating in the region. He stated that the move aims to strengthen the protection of U.S. military forces and increase support for Israel’s defense while ensuring the U.S. military’s ability to respond to various contingencies.
On Monday morning, U.S. President Joe Biden held a telephone conference with leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy, specifically discussing the Middle East situation. The joint statement released after the meeting indicated that the leaders fully supported negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of detainees in the Gaza tension, and that humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip should not be restricted.
The adjustment in U.S. military deployments in the Middle East demonstrates Washington’s concern for regional security and its commitment to maintaining stability in the region and the interests of its allies. This action also reflects the U.S. resolve to maintain a military presence and influence in the Middle East.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/08-13/10268024.shtml
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