Trump says US to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will bolster its military presence in the Middle East with an additional 1,500 troops, President Donald Trump said Friday amid heightened tensions with Iran.

1 / 2President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 24, 2019, before boarding Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then on to Tokyo

Their mission would include protecting U.S. forces already in the region and ensuring freedom of navigation, the notification said. Story continuesThe U.S. began reinforcing its presence in the Persian Gulf region this month in response to what it said was a threat from Iran.

 

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