The US military has announced that a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a rare announcement that is seen as a message of deterrence to regional adversaries. The submarine, believed to be an Ohio-class submarine, was pictured passing through the Suez Canal northeast of Cairo en route to its area of responsibility. The arrival of the submarine is significant as the US military usually keeps the movements and operations of its ballistic and guided missile submarines secret. The announcement is seen as a clear message to Iran and its proxies in the region. The submarine joins other US Navy assets already in the area, including carrier strike groups and an amphibious ready group. The Biden administration is trying to avoid a broader regional conflict amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The announcement of the submarine's arrival comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been holding meetings with US partners in the Middle East.

Source: CNN - US guided missile sub surfaces in Middle East, sending message of deterrence to regional adversaries

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