US to deploy thousands more troops to the Middle East

“What you need to know - Iran says 'non‑hostile' ships may transit Strait of Hormuz, the FT reports - The Pentagon is expected to order thousands more soldiers to the Middle East - The spokesman of Iran's top military command said its armed forces will fight "until complete victory" - His comments come after Iran launched strikes and missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states on the 25th day of the war - Both Iran and Israel traded fire overnight after US President Trump claimed talks with Iran were underway to resolve the war, a claim Tehran has denied - Oil prices rose Tuesday, with international benchmark Brent crude climbing back above $100 per barrel Here is a roundup of our coverage of the US-Israeli war with Iran and its wider impact in the Middle East on Tuesday, March 24, 2026: IAEA calls for 'maximum restraint' after Iran says strike hit Bushehr plant The International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday said it had been informed by Iran that a projectile struck the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant”

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