Discussions have been taking place in military and intelligence offices about potentially reducing the number of personnel and facilities in the Middle East. This consideration is contingent upon the Trump administration resolving the conflict with Iran, according to six informed sources.

Any such reductions would mark a shift in how the US national security apparatus approaches the region. The US had previously expanded its military and intelligence presence in the area following the 2001 attacks.

Further details on these discussions and their potential implications are available from the source, including reports from Katie Bo Lillis and Zachary Cohen of CNN.