# US officials discuss smaller Middle East footprint after Iran conflict: report

https://mins.news/en/item/49355

- TRT World, 2026-09-08 07:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/f6123687244f

> US officials are discussing a reduced American presence in the Middle East after the conflict with Iran, according to a report.

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