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U.S. Deploys 9,000 Troops to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

The U.S. military is sending approximately 9,000 troops and a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as President Trump hints at potential strikes against Iran. This troop movement comes in light of a recent incident involving a FlyDubai co-pilot linked to Iran, raising concerns about escalating conflict.

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