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Why the U.S. military is quietly moving some troops away from posts in the Middle East

CBS News22 October 2026, 14:51 UTCYemen

The U.S. military has been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing threats from Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials tell CBS News. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more details.

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