US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire

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The United States is sending over 10,000 troops to the Middle East by late April, including 6,000 aboard the USS George HW Bush carrier and 4,200 from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. This brings total regional forces to approximately 50,000. The deployment occurs as Washington maintains a naval blockade against Iran and continues ceasefire negotiations set to expire April 22. US officials state the troops enable continued diplomacy while preparing for potential military operations.

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