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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he doubted that the United States needs to send more U.S. troops to the Middle East to counter Iran as he prepared to meet Pentagon officials to discuss it later in the day.
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Amid Iran Tensions, Trump Approves Additional Deployment to Gulf, CNN Reports
Senior administration official says deployment to include Patriot missile batteries, reconnaissance aircraft and forces
Haaretz and The Associated Press May 24, 2019 6:14 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the deployment of "additional military resources" to the Gulf, a senior administration official told CNN on Friday, amid a simmering crisis between Tehran and Washington and ahead of next week's emergency Arab League meeting called by Saudi Arabia over the region's tensions.More birth pains coming faster and more intense!!!According to the report, the deployment approved by Trump includes Patriot missile batteries, reconnaissance aircraft and forces.
The White House did not respond to CNN's request for an official comment, but the media outlet said an official announcement is expected as early as Friday.
The report also quotes two U.S. officials saying the administration considers expediting arms sales to Saudi Arabia, using regulations already in place, as part of Washington's efforts to counter Iran.
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It's gone from 10,000 to 1,500
Trump sends 1,500 troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-...o-middle-east/Trump said the troops would have a “mostly protective” role as part of a build-up that began this month in response to what the US said was a threat from Iran without providing details or evidenceComment
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Pompeo: U.S. arms sales to Saudis, UAE, Jordan needed to deter Iran
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I took it to mean 10,000 and another 1,500. But the number of ground troops don't really matter when the enemy has nuclear missiles.Originally posted by SAT View PostComment
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