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Trump weighs sending 10,000 more US troops to Middle East - WSJ

Mar 27, 2026, 00:19 GMT+0

President Donald Trump is considering deploying an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

According to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed deployment would add to thousands of troops and Marines already in the region, as part of a broader strategy to pressure Tehran while keeping military options open.

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