The United States is deploying about 900 more troops to the Middle East

The United States is deploying about 900 more troops to the Middle East, including air defense system operators , Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said Thursday.

" I can confirm that approximately 900 soldiers have deployed or are currently deploying to the US Central Command area of ​​responsibility ," Ryder said during a regular briefing.

He added that it is mostly about air defense operators.

US Central Command is responsible for planning operations in the Middle East and Central Asia.