Daily Memo: US and Iran Bolster Forces

Despite recent reports of a move toward talks, both sides appear to be beefing up their capabilities.

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Deployment. The United States is considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported, despite signals from the Trump administration that it wants to negotiate a settlement. The deployment would likely include infantry, armored vehicles and other troops to supplement the 5,000 Marines and paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne […]

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