The U.S. Is Sending 10,000 More Troops to the Middle East. Trump Says the War Is 'Close to Over.'

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The Pentagon is preparing to dispatch more than 10,000 troops in the coming days. That's a significant number. The deployment includes around 6,000 troops aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush and its accompanying warships. A further 4,200 personnel from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are set to arrive by the end of the month, according to a Wednesday report.

This troop buildup is happening as a two-week ceasefire is due to expire on April 22. The newly deployed forces will join roughly 50,000 U.S. personnel already engaged in operations against Iran. The scale of the deployment suggests preparation for a significant, sustained presence or potential escalation.

The idea of putting U.S. troops in Iran has been discussed in policy circles. Earlier this month, Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), a former Air Force officer, said such a deployment might be unavoidable. He argued that completing a mission to change Tehran's approach, likely involving special operations forces, would require "boots on the ground" given Iran's size.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comments on the deployment.

Meanwhile, the diplomatic and economic pressure continues on other fronts. The U.S. halted Iran's sea-based trade through a maritime blockade starting Monday, while also signaling a potential return to negotiations. Former President Donald Trump expressed optimism for talks with Iran, which could resume within days in Pakistan.

In a separate, forthcoming interview with FOX Business anchor Maria Bartiromo, Trump weighed in on the war's duration. "I think it's close to over, yeah," he said. "I view it as very close to being over." Trump's interview is set to air on "Mornings with Maria" on Wednesday. The comment about the conflict ending stands in stark contrast to the news of a major troop deployment.

Adding to the pressure, the U.S. has reportedly decided not to renew waivers on sanctions for Iranian and Russian oil. This move fits within the long-standing "maximum pressure" strategy aimed at Iran due to its nuclear program and support for militants in the Middle East. By cutting off this potential revenue stream, the administration is trying to squeeze Iran's economy further.

So, to recap: the U.S. is sending a lot more soldiers and ships, it's blocking Iran's trade at sea, and it's tightening the oil sanctions screw. All classic moves from the "maximum pressure" playbook. And yet, the former president who championed that strategy is now talking about the war being nearly finished. It creates a confusing picture for markets and observers trying to gauge where this is all headed—toward a decisive confrontation or a negotiated end. For now, the military preparations suggest the administration is planning for all possibilities.

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