US considering troop boost to counter Iran
(WorldNews Iran)

The United States said Thursday it was considering deploying fresh forces to counter Iran, with an official saying some 5,000 to 7,000 troops could head to the region. Testifying before Congress, John Rood, the under secretary of defence for policy, said the United States was `observing Iran`s behaviour with concern.` `We`re continuing to look at that threat picture and have the ability to dynamically adjust our force posture,` Rood told the Senate Armed Services Committee. A US official...