The United States on Monday despatched more troops to West Asia further boosting its military buildup to growing alarm about another war in the region as it also sought to urge Iran to abide by its commitments to the international community on uranium enrichment. Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan said in a statement he was deploying 1,000 additional troops …
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 …
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, …
