US-Russia military game in Middle East apt to escalate

US-Russia military game in Middle East apt to escalate Recent strategic game between the US and Russia in the Middle East has continued to escalate, with the two sides engaging in a fierce fight over military and diplomatic issues, according to foreign media reports. As they continue to pay more attention to the Middle East, the confrontation across the board in the region may further escalate in the future. The US said that to support its Afghanistan drawdown, it has dispatched six B-52 bombers to the region and moved the HIMARS weapon system from Kuwait in early May. The Pentagon also plans to deploy the USS Reagan aircraft carrier stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, to the Middle East again, according to US media reports on May 26. Russia has recently taken multiple measures to respond forcefully in response to the above-mentioned US showcase of strength. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed on May 25 that it had deployed the Tu-22M3 long-range bombers to Syria, which can break through the sou