BREAKING: The United States military is sending "additional" U.S. troops to the Middle East according to CNN.

The development comes just weeks after Kamala Harris claimed there is "not one" active duty member in a combat zone.

Pentagon Press Secretary General Patrick Ryder released the following statement:

"In light of the increased tensions in the Middle East, and out of an abundance of caution, we are sending a small number of additional US military personnel forward to augment our forces that are already in the region."

It's unclear exactly how many troops are being deployed.