The US is deploying the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli along with thousands of Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate.
This move comes as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz intensify, with Iran disrupting maritime traffic and triggering concerns about energy supplies and global economic stability.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the deployment after US Central Command (CENTCOM) requested additional forces to expand military options in the region.
