U.S. to send around 1,000 troops from Army airborne unit to Mideast, AP source says
The United States is preparing to send around 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, a person with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.
Read MoreIran dismisses U.S. ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
Iran’s defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region.
Read MoreState Department approves up to $40M to evacuate Americans from Mideast on charter flights
The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East because of disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war.
Read MoreIran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices up again
Iran’s unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf have pushed oil back above $100
Read MoreRecord Diesel-Price Surge Hits U.S. Truckers, Retailers and Manufacturers
Average on-highway price for diesel jumps 25% in a week, as Mideast disruptions also lift air and sea shipping rates.
Read MoreIran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure again pushed oil above $100 a barrel
Read MoreState Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war
Read MoreState Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
The State Department has drawn down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it comes under increasing but historically familiar criticism for not doing enough to prepare
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