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U.S. sending more troops to Middle East as tensions increase
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The New York Times - World
Pentagon to Send More U.S. Troops to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon sending additional troops to Middle East as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sending a "small number" of ground troops to the Middle East as a larger war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to break out, the Pentagon announced Monday. Defense Department press ...9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Pentagon ups US troops to Middle East
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon ups US troops to Middle East The U.S. is sending a “small ...2 hours ago -
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Kirby says U.S. diplomatic efforts continue in the Middle East amid rising tensions
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said the U.S. is doing “everything we can" to prevent an "all-out war" between Israel and Hezbollah.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Wendy Sherman says escalating tensions in Middle East are ‘quite serious’
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah are “quite serious.” “I see the state of play as quite serious,” she said ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah Targets Israel in Overnight Retaliation for Week of Israeli Attacks
The latest uptick stoked fear of a broader war in the region. Hezbollah’s response came after a week in which Israel carried out a series of audacious attacks, killing some of the group’s top ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Sunday shows preview: Election Day inches closer; Middle East tensions at ultimate high
Candidates are gearing up with less than 50 days to go until Election Day. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are at an all-time high following a series of explosions in Lebanon this week, ...2 days ago
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