Gulf states approve U.S. troop redeployment - report

Tensions are escalating between Iran and the United States in the Middle East day by day.

Some Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, have reportedly accepted a request by the United States to redeploy its forces in the Gulf region.

According to Asharq al-Awsat newspaper citing Gulf sources said the troop redeployment will be conducted based on bilateral agreements between Washington and Gulf states...

The newspaper did not name these Gulf states, but said the redeployment comes in response to a joint action against Iran and to deter Tehran from any attempt to escalate the situation in the region.