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Operation Epic Fury has pushed thousands of US troops toward the Gulf. Here’s who is going, what they can actually do, and why this build-up looks more like pressure than a full ground war.
The Pentagon plans to send an additional 3,000 troops to the Middle East as U.S. air and missile strikes on Iran continue. The move comes amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and slipping public support for the strikes.
NATO says it is reshaping its mission in Iraq and temporarily withdrawing forces as tensions spike across the region. Tehran threatens to make tourist and leisure sites unsafe for its foes, while Trump blasts NATO allies and the U.S. moves more ships and marines into the Middle East.
A U.S. F-35 made an emergency landing in the Middle East after being reportedly struck by Iranian fire. The aircraft and pilot are safe, and the incident is under investigation as the wider conflict escalates across the region.
Vice President JD Vance publicly supported the administration’s Iran strike, urged support for troops, and defended earlier skepticism about U.S. involvement — saying he trusts President Trump to avoid past mistakes.