The Pentagon will deploy thousands more troops to the Middle East on three warships as the US continues to build up its forces for the war against Iran.
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, carrying about 4,500 Marines and sailors, will head to the region, according to a US official. The troops include the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which consists of about 2,200 Marines.
The deployment of more troops to the region points to the potential for further escalation of the war against Iran and a new phase of combat, including possible boots on the ground, despite administration officials vowing that the conflict would not be protracted.
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