- Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies Reuters
- Marine Expeditionary Unit Arrives in the Middle East—Here’s What We Know WSJ
- US Ground Forces Arrive in Middle East as Iran Conflict Escalates Military.com
- The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East The New York Times
- Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say CBS News