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The United States (US) said Thursday it was considering deploying fresh forces to counter Iran, with an official saying some 5,000 to 7,000 troops could head to the region. Testifying before Congress, John Rood, the under secretary of defense for policy, said the US was “observing Iran’s behavior with concern.” “We’re continuing to look at that threat picture and have …

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