Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran’s oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping lanes. Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran’s oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping lanes.
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