Pentagon considering sending 10K troops to the Middle East: report

The Pentagon is reportedly considering a plan to send an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East amid the war with Iran.  The potential deployment would likely include infantry and armored vehicles and would be on top of the 5,000 Marines and members of the 82nd Airborne Division who have already been dispatched to the region, according to the Wall Street Journal.  “All announcements regarding troop deployments will come from the Department of War,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told the outlet. “ The potential deployment would be on top of the 5,000 Marines and members of the 82nd Airborne Division who have already been dispatched to the region. US Army “All announcements regarding troop deployments will come from the Department of War,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said. AP As we have said, President Trump always has all military options at his disposal.” Destruction at the Iranian ministry of defence’s electronics industries building in Tehran following a strike on March 23, 2026. UGC/UNKNOWN/AFP via Getty Images This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.