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24 Mar 2026, 12:28

The Wall Street Journal reported that thousands of U.S. Marines are set to arrive in the Middle East on Friday. This coincides with the deadline set by Donald Trump for the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

According to two U.S. officials, two amphibious ships stationed in Japan will enter the U.S. Central Command area on Friday, transferring about 2,200 Marines from a deployed unit to the region. However, it will take a few more days for these forces to reach the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Defense has also ordered the deployment of another unit of Marines. This unit, based in California, will be sent to the region in the coming weeks.
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U.S. military officials are considering deploying an airborne combat brigade to support potential operations against the Islamic Republic. The New York Times reported that, according to defense sources, these forces will be selected from the rapid reaction unit of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, a unit of about 3,000 personnel capable of being deployed anywhere in the world within 18 hours. One of the scenarios being considered involves using these forces to seize Khark Island, Iran's main oil export hub.

According to the New York Times, alongside this plan, another option is being discussed in which about 2,500 Marines currently en route to the region would play a role in the initial operation. It is said that due to damage to the runway at Khark Island in recent attacks, the Marines may first be deployed to restore infrastructure before the airborne forces join them.
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