A month into the Donald Trump-designed war with Iran, Washington is quietly expanding its military footprint in the Middle East, sending several hundred additional troops to join a growing force of Marines and Army paratroopers. The deployments, US military officials told The New York Times on Sunday, are meant to give the president a wider set of options as tensions with Tehran deepen.
For now, the newly arrived commandos, among them army rangers and navy SEALs, remain without defined missions. Speaking on condition of anonymity, officials said their roles are still being shaped, underscoring the fluidity of a conflict that continues to evolve.
