12 Americans were injured in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, two of them seriously. Operation Epic Fury approaches fifth consecutive week.
The USS Tripoli and more than 2,200 Marines have arrived in the Middle East as the U.S. surges forces into the region amid the ongoing war with Iran, according to Task & Purpose. U.S. Central Command confirmed the arrival of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, which includes about 3,500 sailors and Marines along with aircraft and amphibious assault capabilities.
The deployment includes Marine Corps F-35B fighter jets and roughly 1,200 ground combat troops within the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task & Purpose reported. The arrival comes as the conflict enters its second month and follows reports the Pentagon is weighing sending up to 10,000 additional troops to the region. A second amphibious group carrying roughly 2,500 Marines is also en route, while elements of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are preparing to deploy, according to the report. The U.S. is also expected to send a third aircraft carrier strike group to the region, further expanding its military footprint as operations against Iran continue.
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