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US Sends Assault Ship, 2,500 Marines to Middle East; Bombs Iran's Kharg Island
US Reinforces Middle East Presence and Attacks Iran
The United States escalated its military offensive in the Middle East, bombing Kharg Island, a major Iranian oil export outpost, on the 13th local time. Simultaneously, Washington decided to dispatch an additional 2,500 troops and military assets to the region. This move is interpreted as part of the US's intense offensive aimed at achieving a 'quick victory'.
Potential for Ground Operations and US Official Stance
The United States is deploying Marine Corps personnel capable of ground warfare and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, drawing attention to the role of these additional forces. Axios reported that the Marine Expeditionary Unit could conduct ground operations if ordered, but US officials declined to comment on such a possibility. This deployment is expected to further heighten tensions in the Middle East.
*Source: YouTube: 연합뉴스TV (2026-03-14)*
