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Trump Doubts U.S. Needs to Send More Troops to Middle East

РИА "Новости" / Сергей Гунеев

President Trump said on Thursday that he had not yet decided whether to deploy additional troops to the Middle East to provide protection for American military personnel already there, but would consider options presented by the Pentagon, The New York Times reports.

The president’s comments, during a farm aid event at the White House, came after a statement from the acting defense secretary, Patrick Shanahan, that top administration officials were considering an additional troop deployment in light of increased tensions with Iran. Mr. Shanahan did not specify how many troops were under consideration.

Mr. Trump, responding to questions from reporters, said he did not think the additional troops would be needed, but said he was willing to consider it.

 


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