Trump to send 1500 troops to Middle East

By Susannah George and Lolita Baldor
Updated May 25 2019 - 2:53am, first published 2:48am
The US is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East as a "defensive measure" against Iran.
The US is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East as a "defensive measure" against Iran.

President Donald Trump says he will send an additional 1500 troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran.

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