U.S. Sends More Troops to the Mideast as Iran War Expands
Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said more troops and fighter jets were heading to the region. He acknowledged the possibility of an extended campaign.
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