US reducing military presence in Middle East to focus on China and Russia: Report


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Iran Press TV Friday, 18 June 2021 11:52 PM The administration of President Joe Biden is reducing US military presence in the Middle East as the country increases the focus of its military forces to confront China and Russia, according to a new report. The Pentagon is withdrawing at least eight Patriot antimissile batteries from countries including Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, quoting Biden administration officials. The officials added that the Biden administration is also pulling out another antimissile system known as a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or Thaad system, from...