Trump weighs 'winding down' war as Pentagon sends 2,500 California Marines to Mideast
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump indicated that the U.S. is considering "winding down" military efforts in the Middle East against Iran, claiming key objectives such as destroying Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities are near completion, though no timeline was provided for troop deployments.
- The Pentagon is reinforcing its presence by sending three California-based warships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East, marking a second significant deployment in a week amid ongoing hostilities and heightened regional tensions.
- The U.S. has requested an additional $200 billion in war funding from Congress, sparking criticism from lawmakers like Sen. Chuck Schumer who oppose escalating a conflict without a clear plan, while troop casualties and injuries continue to mount.
- Iran has intensified attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure
