Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge above $100 as Trump weighs broader Iran offensive
- The US is moving special operations forces, weapons and medics to the Middle East to give president Donald Trump broader military options as he considers widening the conflict against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials.
- In the past week, special operations forces have deployed to the region from US bases, according to flight-tracking data and officials.
- Squadrons of jet fighters have been staged across the Middle East, and bomber aircraft at bases in the US and UK are on high alert, the Journal reported.
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- The US is moving special operations forces, weapons and medics to the Middle East to give president Donald Trump broader military options as he considers widening the conflict against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials.
- In the past week, special operations forces have deployed to the region from US bases, according to flight-tracking data and officials.
- Squadrons of jet fighters have been staged across the Middle East, and bomber aircraft at bases in the US and UK are on high alert, the Journal reported.
Sources: The Independent