US is 'concerned about potential escalation' in Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war: Austin
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. is "concerned" the Israel-Hamas war could spill over into broader violence throughout the Middle East The U.S. is " concerned " that fighting between Israel and Hamas, in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack, could spill over into a broader co NFL ict throughout the Middle East that would imperil American Military forces, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday. "We're concerned about potential escalation . In fact, what we're seeing is the prospect of a significant escalation of attacks on our troops and our people throughout the region," Austin told ABC "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl. "And because of that, we're going to do what's necessary to make sure that our troops are in the right position, they're protected and that we have the ability to respond." Austin's comments come as Iranian proxies attack U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria, ...