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Hormuz Crisis Escalates: US Sends Marines, Amphibious Forces to West Asia
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US Deploys Marines, Amphibious Forces to West Asia Amid Hormuz Crisis Escalation
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20-03-2026, 23:32
US Deploys Marines, Amphibious Forces to West Asia Amid Hormuz Crisis Escalation
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The US is deploying a large amphibious assault ship and thousands of Marines/sailors to West Asia.
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Deployment aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shut by Iran after US-Israel strikes.
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Global oil prices surged 50% due to supply disruption concerns; Trump criticized allies for inaction.
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The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group rerouted to West Asia.
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MEUs are rapid-response forces with ground combat, aviation, and logistics capabilities for various missions.
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