The Pentagon is preparing to send several thousand additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report cited by the source. The deployment could include members of the elite 82nd Airborne Division. The move comes as part of the Trump administration’s consideration of expanding military options in the region, including possible operations involving Iranian territory.

The report notes that the U.S. military has declined to comment, referring questions to the White House. The conflict, now in its fourth week, has already disrupted global oil prices and caused instability in international stock markets. Analysts suggest that further troop deployments could intensify the situation and prolong the ongoing hostilities.

The developments highlight growing uncertainty in the Middle East, where multiple regional powers are engaged in escalating military actions, including reported attacks involving Israel and Iran.