Afghanistan, March 30 -- Hundreds of U.S. special operations troops have arrived in the Middle East and joined thousands of Marines and paratroopers already deployed in the region, The New York Times reported, as Washington weighs broader military options in the war with Iran.
The newspaper, citing two U.S. military officials, said the deployment is intended to give President Donald Trump more battlefield options as tensions with Iran continue to rise. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the forces could be used in missions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island or other strategic targets.
According to the report, one possible mission would involve helping secure the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that has...