The Pentagon is sending three warships and 2,200–2,500 Marines from the USS Boxer amphibious ready group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, despite President Trump’s assurance that no US ground troops will enter Iran. Forces will operate under US Central Command, which oversees American military operations in the region, according to officials.

2026-03-20

The Pentagon is sending three warships and 2,200–2,500 Marines from the USS Boxer amphibious ready group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, despite President Trump’s assurance that no US ground troops will enter Iran. Forces will operate under US Central Command, which oversees American military operations in the region, according to officials.