WSJ: White House Considering Sending 14,000 More Troops To Middle East

The transcript discusses the US doubling its troop deployment to the Middle East since May, despite Pentagon refutations. The Trump administration initially sent 14,000 troops due to concerns over Iran's actions. A potential new deployment could add another 14,000 troops and ships as tensions rise. Recent events include a US Navy ship seizing an Iranian vessel with missile parts and accusations against Iran for a drone attack on Saudi oil plants, which Iran denies. The Wall Street Journal reports that the President has not yet decided on further deployments, and the Pentagon has refuted claims of an imminent decision.

What was the initial reason for the U.S. deploying 14,000 troops to the Middle East in May?

• To support local governments

• To establish new military bases

• To counter Iran's proxy groups

• To conduct joint exercises with allies

What could the new U.S. deployment to the Middle East include?

• 14,000 more troops and dozens of ships

• A reduction in military presence

• A focus on air support

• Only naval forces

What recent event involved the U.S. Navy and an Iranian ship?

• The U.S. Navy escorted an Iranian ship through international waters

• The U.S. Navy provided humanitarian aid to an Iranian ship

• The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian ship with missile parts

• The U.S. Navy conducted joint exercises with Iran

Who does the U.S. blame for the drone attack on Saudi oil plants?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iraq

• Iran

• Syria

What did the Pentagon spokesperson say about the Wall Street Journal's report?

• The report is under review

• The report is partially true

• The report is wrong

• The report is accurate