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Aug 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
US considers scaling back Middle East military presence
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A report says the US is weighing reducing its Middle East military presence after months of Iranian attacks.
WHO: US government (reported)
WHAT: Weighs scaling back the US military presence in the Middle East
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 12:40 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: After months of Iranian attacks.
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