Washington, United States, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - US to deploy elite army brigade to Middle East: reports

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The United States is planning to send some 3,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to support operations against Iran, US media reported Tuesday. They would join thousands of Marines due to arrive in the Middle East by Friday, the latest deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Wall Street Journal. No decision has been made to put troops on the ground, the Journ......

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