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US Military to Deploy Additional Troops to Middle East

Published March 20, 2026, 20:09
US Military to Deploy Additional Troops to Middle East

The US military is planning to deploy additional troops, primarily Marines, to the Middle East amid rising tensions and after three weeks of conflict. Reports suggest the Trump administration is even considering the possibility of seizing the island of Kharg, which is critical for Iranian oil exports, in an effort to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment includes 2,200 to 2,500 Marines from California, capable of amphibious operations, as well as thousands of Navy personnel. The White House has assured that the US military is ready to "neutralize" the island of Kharg if ordered by President Trump. This move follows a previous announcement of the deployment of three warships and 2,500 Marines stationed in Japan. The situation is being closely monitored, as the potential seizure of Kharg Island could significantly escalate tensions in the region. The deployment of troops and statements about possible military action suggest a growing concern for the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the protection of US energy interests. The US government has not officially confirmed the plan to seize Kharg Island, but the discussion of this possibility and the simultaneous deployment of troops indicate that all possible options are being considered to address the situation in the region.