“two track” policy against Iran

While American ground troops have been withdrawn from Iraq, a force equivalent to an extra Army combat brigade has remained in Kuwait, officials said. It could have many roles to contain regional instability, but Iran is a primary concern.  ...

 The United States and 19 other countries will hold a major mine countermeasure exercise in the Persian Gulf in September, said a senior military officer who noted that countries in the region were taking more steps in their own defense, including buying American-made air defense systems and other weaponry.

U.S. Adds Forces in Persian Gulf, a Signal to Iran

The United States’ quiet military buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to Iranian threats to disrupt sea traffic, carries risks of confrontation.

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