Article 4FP9J Pentagon to present plans to send 10,000 troops to Middle East, officials say

Pentagon to present plans to send 10,000 troops to Middle East, officials say

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Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
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Plans aim to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats as tensions between the countries continue to simmer

The Pentagon is considering a US military request to send 10,000 extra troops to the Gulf to beef up defences against potential Iranian threats, US officials have said.

Officials told AP that the troops would be defensive forces, and the discussions include additional Patriot missile batteries, more ships and increased efforts to monitor Iran. The move was not in response to any new threat from Iran but was aimed at reinforcing security in the region, they added.

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