The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to increased violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The Pentagon has not provided details on the number of troops or their specific tasks. The US currently has 40,000 troops in the region. The deployment comes as tensions escalate and Israel carries out strikes on targets in Lebanon, while Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel. The US is also discussing the situation with the United Arab Emirates and working towards deescalation.
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