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War lingering, Pentagon extends Mideast troop deployments into ’27

The Pentagon has reportedly extended Middle East deployments of American troops, fighter squadrons, and warships into next year as the deadly, expensive, and deeply unpopular Iran war drags on with no end in sight. The Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday that Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth – who, like President Donald Trump, insisted the Iran assault would be over swiftly – has decided…

War lingering, Pentagon extends Mideast troop deployments into ’27

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