The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East

Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left

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The arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors is keeping the number of American troops in the region at roughly 10,000 more than usual.

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The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East
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The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East

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The arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors is keeping the number of American troops in the region at roughly 10,000 more than usual.