Donald Trump deploys 5,000 Marines to the Middle East amid fears of new war phase President Donald Trump has reportedly deployed 5,000 marines to the Middle East as both the U.S. and Israel continue to pummel Iran with coordinated strikes. The deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz comes as many fear there could be conflict over the waterway, through which most of the world's oil flows. Three officials told the Wall Street Journal that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth approved the request from U.S. Central Command on Friday. According to officials, the request was for an expeditionary unit comprising several warships and a 5,000-strong complement of troops. The Daily Mail reported that the Japan-based USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship, along with a troop complement, is now on its way to the Middle East. SOURCE EXPRESS US
