Trump orders Marine expeditionary unit to deploy toward Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions rise
President Donald Trump has ordered thousands of U.S. Marines to deploy toward the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify.
The deployment, approved by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes a Marine expeditionary unit centered on the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and is expected to involve about 5,000 troops and sailors.
The force features the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, which includes around 2,500 Marines with aviation, logistics and naval support capabilities.
U.S. officials say the deployment does not necessarily signal plans for ground combat in Iran but provides commanders with flexible military options if the conflict escalates.
Meanwhile, the United States Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information on Mojtaba Khamenei and other officials tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. At the same time, Washington also considers potential actions such as targeting Kharg Island.
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