Trump Gave The Order: The Marines And F-35s Are Moving Toward The Middle East

• 20.03.2026, 8:07

The U.S. has accelerated the redeployment of forces.

A Pentagon spokesman announced the early deployment of U.S. Marines and landing ships to the Middle East to bolster the group, which is deployed to counter Iran.

It was reported by Newsmax.

The U.S. military has accelerated the dispatch of thousands of Marines and landing ships to the Middle East.

Sources said the landing task force, led by the USS Boxer and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left the U.S. West Coast ahead of the original schedule.

The landing task force

The group includes the amphibious transport dock ships USS Portland and USS Comstock.

About 4,000 troops, including 2,500 Marines, are aboard.

In addition to personnel, the ships are carrying F-35 fighter jets, missiles and equipment for the amphibious landings.

The group will travel through the Indo-Pacific

The group will pass through the Indo-Pacific on its way to the Middle East.

After arriving at the conflict zone, it will join forces with the landing ship USS Tripoli.

The cruiser USS New Orleans and the dock ship USS Rushmore will join the formation.

Total strength and missions

The deployment will bring about 8,000 military personnel, including up to 5,000 Marines, to the conflict region.

The primary purpose is to strengthen the group and support operations against Iran, including the possible use of aircraft and amphibious vehicles.

The purpose of the deployment

The early transfer of Marines and equipment allows the U.S. to rapidly build up forces in a strategically important area.

The move demonstrates the Army's readiness to respond to threats and maintain stability in the region.