U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran ^0%

The Washington Post - By Dan Lamothe - 4/15/2026, 9:00 AM

Framing Effect 100% - Availability Heuristic 60% - False Dilemma 60%

The Pentagon is sending thousands of additional troops into the Middle East in the coming days, as the Trump administration attempts to pressure Iran into a deal that could end the weeks-long conflict there while considering the possibility of additional strikes or ground operations if a fragile ceasefire does not hold, U.S. officials... more