US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Al JazeeraMove comes as Pentagon releases new photos in reported tanker attacks and Tehran sets 10-day deadline on nuclear deal. Acting US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has announced the deployment of about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were “defensive purposes”, citing concerns about a threat from Iran. 190616142237711 “Iran is responsible for the attack based on video evidence and the resources and proficiency needed to quickly remove the unexploded limpet mine,” the Pentagon said in a statement accompanying the new imagery. Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization spokesman said: “We have quadrupled the rate of enrichment and even increased it more recently, so that in 10 days it will bypass the 300 kg limit.” “Iran’s reserves are every day increasing at a more rapid rate,” he told state TV, adding that “the move will be reversed once other parties fulfil their commitments.” Morgan Ortagus, spokeswoman for US Department of State, said the world “should not yield to nuclear extortion.” She added: “It’s unfortunate that they’ve made this announcement today but I said earlier it doesn’t surprise anybody”. Germany, France and Britain have rejected the ultimatum, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying he regretted Tehran’s latest announcements and urging it “to behave in a way that is patient and responsible.” Max Blumenthal, editor of GrayzoneProject.com, said the message from the US is that they intend on continuing to escalate the crisis, triggered by Washington’s decision last year to exit an international accord.
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