The vessels will carry elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, suggesting that President Trump is considering using ground forces.
Around 90% of Iran's oil exports pass through Kharg Island, but the US president says oil infrastructure was not targeted.
US President Donald Trump has ordered thousands of US Marines and warships to deploy into the Middle East as Iran ramps up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz ...
Argentina is rapidly rebuilding its military with one eye on the Falkland Islands, which have been left vulnerable by Britain ...
The USS Tripoli, USS New Orleans, USS San Diego and the embarked 31st MEU are reportedly heading to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury.
Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump ...
Big deck amphibious warship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and its embarked Marines are heading to the Middle East as the U.S.-Israeli ...
The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, missile cruisers USS Gettysburg and USS Lake Erie, and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are in the region.