The Pentagon approved the deployment of 1,500 more troops to the Middle East as tensions continue over threats to U.S. forces by Iran or its proxies
The Pentagon Friday approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions continue over threats to U.S. forces by Iran or its proxies.
on Friday. "Mostly protective. Some very talented people are going to the Middle East right now. And we'll see how — we'll see what happens."that the actual number is 900, plus another 600 troops whose deployment in the region is being extended. "The additional deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility is a prudent defensive measure and intended to reduce the possibility of future hostilities," he said. "I remain committed to ensuring U.S. personnel have the force protection resources they need and deserve.Sign up for Morning Defense, a daily briefing on Washington's national security apparatus.By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO.
The deployments come as U.S. officials have sought to tamp down some of the rhetoric since national security adviser John Bolton announced May 5 that the initial forces were being deployed to confront Iranian threats to American interests.
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