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And so it accelerates. U.S. sending USS Tripoli, thousands of Marines to Middle East [View all]
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Why it matters: The deployment will add thousands of Marines, several warships, and F-35 fighter jets to support those already in the region, the U.S. official said.
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Bessent said the disruptions have already cost the U.S. $11 billion.
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Zoom in: The entire Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group includes the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the USS Tripoli, guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls, and guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta.
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/marines-middle-east-us-deployment
Why it matters: The deployment will add thousands of Marines, several warships, and F-35 fighter jets to support those already in the region, the U.S. official said.
The U.S. official said U.S. Central Command asked for the new force in order to have more options for military operations against Iran.
The Marine expeditionary unit will be able to conduct ground operations if ordered. The U.S. official declined to comment on that possibility.
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Bessent said the disruptions have already cost the U.S. $11 billion.
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Zoom in: The entire Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group includes the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the USS Tripoli, guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls, and guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta.
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/marines-middle-east-us-deployment
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