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US to deploy 1,000 additional troops to Middle East

The US government will deploy about 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan has announced. "I have authorized approximately 1,000 additional troops for defensive purposes to address air, naval, and ground-based threats in the Middle East," Xinhua news agency quoted Shanahan as saying in a statement on Monday. "He …

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US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Move 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 …

US-Iran latest: US sending 1,000 additional troops to Middle East amid tensions

Washington CNN — The US will send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, the Pentagon announced Monday. “In response to a request from the US Central Command for additional forces, and with the advice of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and in consultation with the White House, …

Pentagon to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as tensions rise with Iran

A fishing boat and an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman near the United Arab Emirates. The Pentagon said Monday it was sending about 1,000 more troops, reconnaissance aircraft and missile defense units to the Middle East, the latest U.S. military response to growing tensions with Iran. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said the additional forces were being deployed …

Trump approves additional deployment to Mideast to counter Iran

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump is sending an additional 1,500 US troops to the Middle East as part of a “mostly protective” effort to deter Iranian threats, he said. Some very talented people are going to the Middle East right now and we’ll see what happens.” Asked how many troops, he said: “It’ll be about 1,500 people.” “I don’t …

Pentagon proposing troop reinforcements in Mideast

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Thursday outlined proposals to the White House that would send military reinforcements to the Middle East to beef up defenses against Iran amid heightened tensions in the region. I would certainly send troops if we need them.” Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told reporters the Defense Department has not yet determined how many troops might …

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WASHINGTON — The decision to send an aircraft carrier and a group of Air Force bombers to the Middle East was based in part on intelligence indications that Iran had moved short-range ballistic missiles by boat in waters off its shores, an American official said Tuesday. The official said it was not clear whether the boats with missiles represented a …

Pentagon: US carrier sent to Middle East on credible Iran threat

The acting US defence secretary says carrier, bombers sent to region due to indications of ‘credible threat’ by Iran. Acting US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said on Monday that he had approved sending a carrier strike group and bombers to the Middle East because of indications of a “credible threat by Iranian regime forces”. “ represents a prudent repositioning …