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.
There's no war in the middle East, why Trump needs more soldiers there thats intimidation to the people in. that region, war monger.
NYCJT2
This is not 2003. The people of the US are not dumb enough to be suckered into a for profit war for a mediocre president to save face. And the world will not accept this either, no 9/11 sympathy card to play either.
What do you mean 'threats to US forces by Iran or is proxies'? The only ones I've heard doing any threatening here are the US
You’re a disgusting newspaper and part of the problem, not the solution. Are you the Trump’s administration PR team? The US unnecessary provocation towards Iran, is the cause of the tension (perceived or real). Trump’s National Security Advisor, AmbJohnBolton told members...
I pray they change their mind...
The threats arent coming from Iran, it is made up B.S by Bolton who has a hard on for war.
Neocolonialism
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Iraq: 'as far as I know there is no increase in tensions.'
.... TRUMP'S 'INTENT' IS TO DIVERT ATTENTION AWAY FROM HIS 'CRIMES'.... ....PROVOKING AND CREATING AN UNNECESSARY..WAR !!!! ....FOR POLITICAL REASONS ONLY!!! ....THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL FOR PEOPLE LIKE.. TRUMP !!!!
Liar
in this case giving the life of someone not for 2 rubbish is rather convenient!
Why do white men in power always want 2 destroy everything that opposes them.Why do white men in power always want 2 make others subservient 2 their will.Why do white men in power have 2 destroy the spirit of fellow human beings, it's cause they're inherently evil at their core !
Well the Ecomomy is Rolling , especially in Body Bag Futures! Although will need more troops to fill the orders....
but I think that buissick, destroy iran agrapare venezuela and Arab fraternity
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