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Back to EpisodesUS Deploys Marines to Persian Gulf Amid Iran Tensions
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President Trump deploys 2,500 marines to Persian Gulf, marking first ground troop deployment since February attacks on Iran. The marines will arrive in a few weeks and are expected to set up air defenses, create protective zones for convoys, and potentially target key Iranian sites. The move comes as the president pushes allies to join efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane now under Iranian control. However, responses from NATO partners and oil importers have been cautious, with leaders in Germany and the United Kingdom saying they will protect their own interests without escalating the wider conflict.
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