US Sending More Forces to Middle East Amid Iran Conflict

Trump began the U.S. force buildup in the Middle East in January in anticipation of hostilities with Iran.
LIVE: Secretary of War and CJCS, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Hold a Press Briefing at the Pentagon.
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ARLINGTON, Va.—The U.S. military intends to send additional forces to the Middle East amid continuing hostilities against Iran, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine announced on March 2.

At a Pentagon press briefing, Caine said thousands of troops from all military branches have already participated alongside Israeli forces in the joint strikes against Iran, called Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Operation Rising Lion by Israel.

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