US weighs sending up to 10,000 troops to Middle East: reportsWASHINGTON, United States, March 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States isweighing sending up to 10,000 extra troops to the Middle East, US mediareported Friday, as speculation grows that Washington may be preparing aground operation in Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported that the move would aim to provide Trumpwith "more military options" in the Middle East, engulfed by war since US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. The troops would join thousands of paratroopers and Marines who have alreadybeen ordered to the region. "It is unclear where precisely forces will go in the Middle East, but theywill likely be within striking distance of Iran and Kharg Island, a crucialoil export hub off Iran's coast," the Journal said. Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets,assuring that talks on ending the war were "going very well."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 27, 2026 10:24 UTC