June 14, 2026
Deployment follows Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure
The soldiers are stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Pakistan sends troops to northern Himalayan region after clashes leave 26 dead
The deployment marks a significant escalation amid heightened tensions with Venezuela, whose government Washington has long accused of harbouring drug traffickers
Options include mobilising at least a few thousand National Guard members as soon as September, Washington Post says
The powers will be effective for another 60 days from Jul 14
The 60-day addition comes amid ongoing security patrols and joint enforcement drives
