US mulls thousands-strong troop boost as Iran conflict intensifies

The Trump administration is weighing deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its Middle East operations amid the Iran war, potentially to secure the Strait of Hormuz and even send forces to Iran’s Kharg Island, according to Reuters. No decision has been made, but officials acknowledge such a move would risk deepening US involvement in a foreign conflict; the Pentagon continues strikes against Iran’s naval, missile, and drone assets, and White House officials say all options remain on the table.