美国国防部长不会确认或拒绝在紧张局势不断升级的情况下增加中东部队的请求。 U.S. Defense Secretary won't confirm or deny request for more Middle East troops amid rising tensions.

美国国防部长拒绝确认或否认关于要求在中东增加军事支援的报告,指出与盟国正在进行的讨论仍然保密。 The U.S. Secretary of Defense declined to confirm or deny reports of a request for additional military support in the Middle East, stating that ongoing discussions with allies remain confidential. 声明是在区域紧张局势加剧和日益呼吁美国加强军事存在的情况下发表的。 The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing calls for a stronger U.S. military presence. 没有提供关于拟议部署的性质或范围的具体细节。 No specific details about the nature or scope of the proposed deployment were provided.