US orders more warships, thousands of Marines to the Middle East
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The US is deploying thousands of additional troops, including Marines, to the Middle East. The deployment includes warships, with some reports specifying the USS Tripoli and an assault ship. The number of Marines being sent is reported to be at least 2,500, although one report mentions this specific number in relation to Iran, while others do not specify the destination within the Middle East.
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