President Trump to deploy more than 1,000 additional troops

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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war

The Pentagon is expected to send parts of the 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East as the Iran war extends into its fourth week, according to two sources. A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.  CBS News reported … Read more

Trump hints at wind-down of war as US sends more troops and Iran threatens tourism sites

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States is sending three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional Marines to the region. Trump’s post Friday on social media followed an Iranian threat to attack recreational and … Read more

The Latest: US deploys more troops to Mideast as Trump considers ‘winding down’ military operations

President Donald Trump said his administration was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatened to attack tourist sites worldwide. The mixed U.S. messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the U.S. stock … Read more

Trump calls NATO cowards for not sending troops to help open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said he is considering “winding down” the military efforts against Iran. However, multiple sources tell CBS News that Pentagon officials are preparing for the possibility of sending U.S. ground forces into Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. Source link

Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops in Iran

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Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran

America’s Gulf state allies want to see an end to the war, with some of them concerned about the U.S. leaving Iran’s hard-line regime in power and vengeful, NBC News has reported. Trump also is increasingly navigating criticism from some of his own supporters over his decision to go to war in Iran. Amanda Robbins … Read more

Trump administration making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

Washington — Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.  Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.  Mr. Trump has … Read more