More than 3,000 U.S. sailors and Marines have been deployed to the Middle East in response to Iran's targeting of ships. This move is aimed at deterring further aggression and ensuring the safety of maritime operations in the region.
The Air Force sent additional F-35 support to deter Iranian ship seizures in the Persian Gulf and assist in operations against ISIS.
The forces from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the"Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall entered the Red Sea after transiting from the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Bataan ARG/26th MEU units bring to the region additional aviation and naval assets, as well as more U.S. Marines and Sailors, providing greater flexibility and maritime capability to U.S. 5th Fleet," CENTCOM said in a statement.
The Navy said the Bataan ARG departed Norfolk on July 10 while the 26th MEU, which is based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina,"is capable of conducting amphibious missions, crisis response," and"designated special operations," among other abilities.
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