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Pentagon to Deploy 20,000 Troops, 150 Jets to Middle East

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. military will add thousands of naval forces to the Middle East in coming weeks.
The Pentagon will move up three aircraft carriers and escort ships for greater flexibility.
Additional forces include 20,000 troops, up to 150 fighter jets, and numerous destroyers.
President Donald Trump said a post-midterm bombing surge against Iran is possible.

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The U.S. military will add thousands of naval forces to the Middle East in coming weeks.
The Pentagon will move up three aircraft carriers and escort ships for greater flexibility.
Additional forces include 20,000 troops, up to 150 fighter jets, and numerous destroyers.
President Donald Trump said a post-midterm bombing surge against Iran is possible.