Flashpoints

The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.

“There has been no decision to send ground troops at this time, but President Trump wisely keeps all options at his disposal,” a White House official said.

The U.S. military’s Central Command said the vast majority of those wounded had suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty.

“The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.

The Pentagon previously released the soldier’s name but said a medical examiner had to confirm his identity.