US military will send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East as tensions build with Iran. By AFPMore by this AuthorThe US military will send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East as tensions build with Iran. The US Navy also shared new images it says link Iran to recent oil tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman. HOSTILE BEHAVIOURThe US troop deployment to the Middle East was announced by Mr Shanahan late on Monday. Also seen in the latest images is apparent damage - a hole - above the waterline on the hull of the Kokuka Courageous vessel.

Source: Daily Nation June 18, 2019 07:52 UTC