Trump hints at wind-down of war as US sends more troops and Iran threatens tourism sites

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  JON GAMBRELL, MICHELLE L. PRICE and JULIE WATSONMarch 21, 2026 at 06:23 AM
Trump hints at wind-down of war as US sends more troops and Iran threatens tourism sites

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Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, President Trump hinted at a potential reduction of U.S. military involvement. This announcement comes as the U.S. is simultaneously deploying additional troops to the region. The article references a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, for the country's intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, and his family, who were reportedly killed. The article also mentions a man praying over graves of Hezbollah fighters in Beirut, Lebanon. The context surrounding Trump's statement and the specific reasons for the troop deployment remain unclear within the provided information.

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