US orders 2,500 marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia amid Iran war

The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a US official said Friday, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war ...
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US amphibious assault ship transits Singapore Strait, reportedly heading to Middle East

A United States Navy amphibious assault ship, believed to be carrying a Marine Expeditionary Unit, transited the Singapore ...
AOL

Pentagon sending assault ship, at least 2,500 Marines toward Iran as US works to reopen Strait of Hormuz while oil prices spike

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is deploying the USS Tripoli and thousands of military service members to the Middle East after President Trump vowed Friday to unleash “unparalleled firepower” on the ...
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US to Deploy Amphibious Assault Ship, Marines to Middle East

The U.S. military is deploying a large amphibious assault ship with thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle ...