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US sending 4,000 more troops to Middle East

The US is deploying an additional 4,000 troops to the Middle East aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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The United States is deploying an additional 4,000 troops to the Middle East in the coming weeks. The forces are part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. This deployment further expands the significant US military presence in the CENTCOM region, which already includes multiple carrier strike groups and other assets. The move signals a continued buildup of American forces amid ongoing regional tensions.
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