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Trump accuses NATO allies of cowardice as U.S. deploys thousands more Marines

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President Donald Trump has accused several NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to send forces into the Middle East during an escalating war in Iran involving a critical confrontation near Kharg Island, which officials say can be struck at any time by U.S.

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    The US military is deploying thousands more Marines and an amphibious assault ship toward the Middle East.
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    President Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice regarding their reluctance to send forces for operations in or near the Strait of Hormuz.
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    A White House official stated that President 'retains all options' including taking out Iran's Kharg Island at any time.
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