U.S. Sends More Forces to Mideast While Trump Vows Withdrawal
- About 3,000 personnel being sent or having missions extended
- Moves come after Trump said he’s working to bring troops home
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The Pentagon said it’s ramping up the deployment of U.S. forces to the Middle East to “assure and enhance the defense of Saudi Arabia” against Iran at the same time President Donald Trump has vowed to start bringing troops home from the region.
Combined with other recent deployments, about 3,000 personnel are being sent or having their missions extended in the Mideast, according to the Pentagon. Since May, an additional 14,000 U.S. personnel are in the region, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Friday.