Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Thursday confirmed that the Pe...
WASHINGTON - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Thursday confirmed that the Pentagon was considering sending additional U.S. troops to the Middle East as one of the ways to bolster protection for American forces there amid tensions with Iran.
Tensions between Tehran and Washington have been steadily escalating in recent weeks, as U.S. President Donald Trump tightens sanctions meant to cut off Iran’s ability to sell oil on global markets. The Trump administration is also warning of possible Iranian plots against America and its allies.Any decision to send additional U.S.
“I got up this morning and read that we were sending 10,000 troops to the Middle East, and then I read more recently that there was 5,0000,” Shanahan said.The Pentagon regularly receives - and declines - requests for additional resources from U.S. combatant commands throughout the world.
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