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Trump Unleashes Largest Military Buildup in Middle East Since 2003

3/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump concluded negotiations and launched a significant military buildup in the Middle East on March 1, 2026.
He deployed an extensive fleet of carriers and destroyers.
F-35 and F-22 jets operated from allied bases to support the operation.
The move represents the largest U.S. military presence in the region since the 2003 Iraq war, which resulted in the ousting of Saddam Hussein.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded negotiations and launched a significant military buildup in the Middle East on March 1, 2026.
He deployed an extensive fleet of carriers and destroyers.
F-35 and F-22 jets operated from allied bases to support the operation.
The move represents the largest U.S. military presence in the region since the 2003 Iraq war, which resulted in the ousting of Saddam Hussein.