WASHINGTON, 03 September, 2026 (Ghufran): The United States has decided to keep some of its military forces deployed in the Middle East through 2027 amid ongoing regional tensions, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered certain American forces currently deployed in the region to remain in place until 2027. Around 50,000 US troops are currently deployed or on alert across the Middle East, including air defence units, fighter aircraft, naval vessels and other military assets. The deployment of some personnel from the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has also reportedly been extended through 2027.