There has been no change in plans to send thousands more Marines and sailors to the Middle East, military sources told CBS News.

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The confirmation of the military's plans to deploy additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East suggests a sustained focus on regional stability and security concerns. This move may indicate heightened tensions, potentially impacting oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar, as markets respond to the geopolitical implications. Traders should consider how this development could influence risk sentiment and energy markets moving forward.

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