By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/report-pentagon-plan-proposes-sending-more-troops-to-middle-east Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Report: Pentagon plan proposes sending more troops to Middle East Politics May 22, 2019 6:39 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Pentagon will present plans to the White House to send more American troops to the Middle East to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats. The officials say no decision has been made and it’s not clear if the White House will approve sending all or just some of the requested forces. Officials say the troops will be defensive forces, and the discussions include additional Patriot missile batteries and more ships. The Thursday morning meeting comes as tensions with Iran continue to simmer. Defense leaders told congressional officials Tuesday that the U.S. doesn’t want to go to war with Iran and wants to de-escalate the situation. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans have not been formally announced. The PBS NewsHour has confirmed the move is in response to tensions with Iran. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Pentagon will present plans to the White House to send more American troops to the Middle East to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats. The officials say no decision has been made and it’s not clear if the White House will approve sending all or just some of the requested forces. Officials say the troops will be defensive forces, and the discussions include additional Patriot missile batteries and more ships. The Thursday morning meeting comes as tensions with Iran continue to simmer. Defense leaders told congressional officials Tuesday that the U.S. doesn’t want to go to war with Iran and wants to de-escalate the situation. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans have not been formally announced. The PBS NewsHour has confirmed the move is in response to tensions with Iran. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now