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Trump’s next move on Iran? Pentagon weighs carrier, 10,000-troop and Marines deployment to Gulf, report says

1 source · first seen 02:21 2 Oct · updated 02:21 2 Oct

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  • The Pentagon is weighing a carrier, 10,000 troops and Marines for deployment to the Gulf
  • The reported options come amid a lull in US-Iran strikes and attempts to restart diplomacy
  • Escalation risk around Iran could unsettle Indian equities and raise concern for oil-importing sectors

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