WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Pentagon ordered the deployment of a Marine expeditionary unit and additional warships to the Middle East amid Operation Epic Fury, according to a report.
Citing unnamed U.S. defense officials, the Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth approved a request from U.S. Central Command (CENCOM) for "an amphibious ready group" and its Marine expeditionary unit -- which usually involves multiple warships and 5,000 Marines -- to help U.S. forces already operating in the region as the conflict with Iran continues.
Among the units being redirected is the Japan-based USS Tripoli and its embarked Marines, the outlet noted.
American warships and Marines have been moving toward the Middle East amid heightened Iranian strikes on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping corridor, which have disrupted commercial traffic and strained energy markets.
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Citing unnamed U.S. defense officials, the Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth approved a request from U.S. Central Command (CENCOM) for "an amphibious ready group" and its Marine expeditionary unit -- which usually involves multiple warships and 5,000 Marines -- to help U.S. forces already operating in the region as the conflict with Iran continues.
Among the units being redirected is the Japan-based USS Tripoli and its embarked Marines, the outlet noted.
American warships and Marines have been moving toward the Middle East amid heightened Iranian strikes on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping corridor, which have disrupted commercial traffic and strained energy markets.
Pentagon to move more Marines, extra warships to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The Pentagon ordered the deployment of a Marine expeditionary unit and additional warships to the Middle East amid Operation Epic Fury, according to a report.
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