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Sen. Lankford Backs Troop Deployment to Iran for Peace

3/30/2026

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Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Iran to press for peace negotiations.
Lankford says no one desires war.
He says the United States must demonstrate military capability.
The Pentagon plans to send 10,000 troops to the Middle East within Operation Epic Fury, with 1,500 from the 82nd Airborne.
Asked about approval, Lankford did not provide a clear answer, citing Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Iran to press for peace negotiations.
Lankford says no one desires war.
He says the United States must demonstrate military capability.
The Pentagon plans to send 10,000 troops to the Middle East within Operation Epic Fury, with 1,500 from the 82nd Airborne.
Asked about approval, Lankford did not provide a clear answer, citing Iraq and Afghanistan.