Trump considers deploying thousands more US troops to 'reinforce' operations in the Middle East
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Trump is actively considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East to reinforce ongoing operations against Iran.

This would build on the already approved deployment of more than 5,000 Marines and sailors aboard amphibious assault ships arriving next week with a Marine Expeditionary Unit.

The potential surge comes as the war enters its third week and U.S. Central Command has conducted over 7,800 strikes since February 28, damaging or destroying more than 120 Iranian vessels.

Senior administration officials and sources familiar with military planning said the extra ground forces would broaden Trump’s options.

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