US EditionU.S. Sending Marines and Amphibious Assault Ship to Middle East, Officials Say
The deployment aims to protect shipping and regional assets amid missile and drone attacks, with oil flows cut by 12 million barrels per day, officials said.
- On March 20, 2026, the United States military announced it will deploy a Marine Expeditionary Unit of about 2,500 Marines, the USS Boxer, and accompanying warships to the Middle East.
- With oil flows plunging and prices surging, the Strait of Hormuz has been largely closed to shipping since February 28, 2026, disrupting roughly 12% of global demand.
- Iran's IRGC launched missile strikes on Haifa and Tel Aviv and used drones against US assets, including Sheikh Isa Air Base, while a US facility near Baghdad was hit, killing over 2,000 people.
- Britain authorized the U.S. to use its bases, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 7% support for a large‑scale ground war, highlighting domestic risks.
- U.S. officials cautioned that no decision has been made on landing troops, though targets discussed include Iran's coast or Kharg Island; International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol warned recovery might take six months, with damage taking years.
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Retired Marine intel officer talks USS Boxer, latest Marine unit deployment to Middle East
The U.S. is sending more warships and marines to the Middle East amid the war with Iran. Three U.S. Navy warships, including the USS Boxer from San Diego, and 2,500 marines from Camp Pendleton, have been deployed.The ship provides, you know, uh, basically, it's like a mini-aircraft carrier, Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine intelligence officer, said. But it also has a well deck. So, what it can do is it can launch these vehicles or amphibious, like…
US sending Marines, assault ship to Middle East
WASHINGTON/DUBAI - The U.S. military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to send forces to help open the Strait of…
US sends Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East
The United States is deploying thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East, Reuters reported on Friday, as US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for refusing to contribute forces to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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