Pentagon Sending 200 Support Personnel To Saudi Arabia

Pentagon Sending 200 Support Personnel To Saudi Arabia

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The video discusses the US military's deployment of radar systems to Saudi Arabia following attacks on oil facilities. Despite initial strong rhetoric from US officials, the response was relatively modest. The US suspects Iran is behind the attacks, although Iran denies this. The US has opted for a defensive military strategy but may increase support if needed, including deploying more missile defense systems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US's initial response to the attacks on Saudi oil facilities?

Withdrawal of all military support

Immediate retaliatory strikes

A relatively modest deployment of military equipment and personnel

A large-scale military invasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who claimed responsibility for the attacks on the Saudi oil facilities?

US military

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

Saudi Arabian rebels

Iranian government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US's stance on military assistance following the attacks?

Neutral

Aggressive

Offensive

Defensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the US and others believe about Iran's involvement in the attacks?

Iran was a victim

Iran supported the US

Iran was responsible

Iran was not involved

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional military hardware is the Pentagon prepared to deploy?

Aircraft carriers

Nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers

Patriot missile batteries and THAAD system