Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon says Britain has a duty as an ally to a follow request from America.
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The US wants back-up in an area nearer to Baghdad and a final decision is expected later this week.
Mr Hoon rejected claims that the request was political and an effort to boost George W Bush’s election hopes.
He said it was designed to free up US forces for operations in Falluja.
