21.03.2026 00:03
While the U.S. continues its attacks on Iran, it has been reported that three warships and approximately 2,500 more Marines will be deployed to the Middle East. It was also claimed that the Pentagon made a detailed presentation to Trump regarding sending ground troops to Iran.
It is claimed that three warships and 2,500 Marines will be deployed to the Middle East in the context of the ongoing attacks by the US on Iran. It is reported that the death toll in the attacks, which also involve Israel, has reached 1,348, while the number of injured has exceeded 17,000.
"THE US WILL DEPLOY 2,500 MARINES TO THE MIDDLE EAST"
In a report by the Associated Press (AP) citing an unnamed US official, it was claimed that the USS Boxer in San Diego and two other amphibious assault ships would be deployed to the Middle East with approximately 2,500 Marines.
PENTAGON'S "GROUND OPERATION" PLAN TO TRUMP
On the other hand, CBS from the US media reported a striking news. The report stated that the Pentagon has begun detailed preparations for sending US ground troops to Iran, and a comprehensive report has been presented to Trump on this matter.
Two other US officials, whose opinions were included, confirmed the deployment of the ships but did not provide information on where they were going.
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations were ongoing between the Tehran and Washington administrations.
Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in some regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, as well as many high-ranking officials, were killed.
According to Iranian officials, the death toll in the US-Israel attacks has reached 1,348, while the number of injured has exceeded 17,000.