Democratic senator says Trump on 'path toward deploying' US troops in Iran
President Trump was criticized for allegedly pursuing troop deployments in Iran without providing a clear rationale or seeking congressional approval.
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President Trump was criticized for allegedly pursuing troop deployments in Iran without providing a clear rationale or seeking congressional approval.
Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that the Trump administration is preparing to deploy ground troops in Iran following a classified briefing. The escalation comes amid reports of rising US casualties and internal criticism of the administration's military strategy, dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury.'
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Mediaite and The Daily Beast foreground senators’ concerns about Trump’s Iran strategy, including the possibility of sending ground troops and a lack of a clear plan. France 24 and WDEF instead focus on reports of U.S. strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels and Trump’s warnings about the Strait of Hormuz.
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