Thousands more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East. What to know.
- Thousands of U.S. troops, including Marines and 82nd Airborne, have arrived in the Middle East amid uncertainty over military action against Iran.
- The Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran, though no final decision has been made.
- Iran’s missile arsenal is
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