Military reinforcements head to Middle East as millions of Americans vote early
Some personnel have also left the region, according to the report, pointing to a possible strike on Iran as early voting gathers pace.
What to know
- Reinforcements are moving toward the Middle East while some personnel depart.
- The movements point to a potential attack on Iran, the report said.
- Millions of Americans have already cast ballots in the midterms.
Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East while some personnel have left the region, according to the report, a pattern it said points to a potential attack on Iran. The movements come as millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms, with early balloting well under way.
The report did not say how many troops are involved, which units are moving or where they are deployed. It also gave no timeline for a possible strike, and no official confirmation of the deployments was cited, leaving the scale and intent of the buildup unverified.
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