In recent weeks, tensions between Washington and Tehran have soared over the U.S. deploying an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf over a still-unexplained threat that the White House says it perceives from Tehran. The U.S. plans to send 900 additional troops to the 600 already in the Mideast and extending their stay.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 26, 2019 23:37 UTC