About 9,000 more US troops head to Middle East amid Iran tensions
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Summary
Roughly 9,000 additional US forces are being deployed to the Middle East as President Trump considers resuming strikes on Iran. Trump said any war with Iran would end "very quickly," adding it would conclude "right after the election," if not sooner. The deployment adds to existing US naval forces, including a third aircraft carrier, already sent to the region.
Left-leaning
- Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to MideastCBS News · Oct 2, 7:00 AM
Right-leaning
- 9,000 More US Troops Head To Middle East As Trump Mulls Resuming Iran StrikesDaily Caller · Oct 2, 2:03 PM