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Trump Deploys 5,000 Marines Amid Iran Tensions

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered thousands of Marines and warships to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pentagon confirmed the deployment of the USS Tripoli and a Marine expeditionary unit, which typically includes about 5,000 Marines.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that operations are planned to neutralize Iranian military threats.
France is sending additional warships to support maritime security in the region.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered thousands of Marines and warships to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pentagon confirmed the deployment of the USS Tripoli and a Marine expeditionary unit, which typically includes about 5,000 Marines.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that operations are planned to neutralize Iranian military threats.
France is sending additional warships to support maritime security in the region.