Why is the US moving troops to the Gulf? Are we on the brink of war?

26 March, 2026, 03:10 pm

Last modified: 26 March, 2026, 03:39 pm

Why is the US moving troops to the Gulf? Are we on the brink of war?

26 March, 2026, 03:10 pm

Last modified: 26 March, 2026, 03:39 pm

The US is moving military forces into the Gulf as tensions with Iran rise. Is this a precaution or the beginning of a new conflict? Here's what we know, why it matters, and what could happen next.

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