US May Add Carrier and 10,000 Troops to Mideast, Official Says
The Pentagon is considering deploying an additional aircraft carrier and 10,000 troops to the Persian Gulf. This move would provide commanders with more options regarding potential escalations with Iran.
The Pentagon may deploy an additional aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf, giving US commanders more options if President Donald Trump chooses to escalate attacks on Iran. Bloomberg’s Bryan Pietsch shares the latest news. (Source: Bloomberg)
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