Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies - Reuters
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies Reuters
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Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump weighs his next steps in the war against Iran.
Thousands of soldiers from the US Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump weighs his next steps in the war against Iran.
Additional U.S. troops have reached the Middle East, with more on the way. While the U.S. military hasn't specified a mission, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed to almost all oil tankers.
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