US President Donald Trump sends 1,500 troops to Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to rise

US President Donald Trump sends 1,500 troops to Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to rise

Euronews - By Mark Armstrong with Reuters

Tensions between the US and Iran are continuing to increase. On Friday, Washington announced that 1,500 troops are being sent to the Middle East. The move was described as an effort to bolster defences against Iran after that country was accused of attacking a number of fuel tankers in the Persian …

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