The President's national security team is expected to discuss sending additional US military force to the Middle East after last week's attack on two oil tankers
It is not yet clear how soon Trump will be briefed and when a decision will be made, the officials said.Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan hinted at the discussions Friday.
Read MoreGround combat forces for now are not part of the discussions. The officials said additional capabilities such as Patriot missile batteries, fighter jets and ships could contribute to greater deterrence and defense against Iranian missile firings. Last month, US Central Command sent initial forces to the region. If an additional deployment is ordered, it will essentially fill the request initially made by Gen. Frank McKenzie, the Central Command commander, in May.
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