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US sending thousands more troops to the Middle East

Mar 20, 202622 sources

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Summary

The United States is deploying several thousand additional troops to the Middle East. Officials say the deployment involves thousands of Marines and other personnel.

This move accelerates the presence of US forces in the region. The deployment is described as a show of force.

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