Why the U.S. is sending 2,500 marines to the Gulf — and what they might do there

Mar 16, 2026 - 20:00
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Why the U.S. is sending 2,500 marines to the Gulf — and what they might do there
A lone soldier stands on an empty beach, looking to one side.

While U.S. President Donald Trump tries to convince allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he is also sending 2,500 marines to the region — the first deployment of U.S. troops since it and and Israel first attacked Iran on Feb. 28.