New York Times says US special operations forces arrive in Middle East

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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...