9,000 More US Troops Head To Middle East As Trump Mulls Resuming Iran Strikes
By Daily Caller. While President Donald Trump contemplates further strikes, America is deploying seven more warships to the Middle East, with the fleet carrying approximately 9,000 more troops.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt and three accompanying destroyers left their port in San Diego early this week and they are expected to reach the Middle East at the end of November, The Financial Times reported. It remains unclear whether the USS Theodore Roosevelt will join the USS George Washington and USS George HW Bush in the region or replace them.
Additionally, the USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), consisting of an amphibious warship and two docking ships, is traveling to the region, according to the outlet. The ARG also carries the 13th Marine Expidentiary Unit.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) declined to comment to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Altogether, the ships carry around 9,000 troops. Carrier strike groups have approximately 5,000 troops, with dozens of aircraft aboard the carrier, The Financial Times reported. ARGs have about 4,200 sailors and Marines aboard. (Read more from “9,000 More US Troops Head To Middle East As Trump Mulls Resuming Iran Strikes” HERE)
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REVEALED: Eight U.S. Marines Injured In Iranian Missile Strike In Strait Of Hormuz
By Yeshiva World News. Eight U.S. Marines were injured when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel operating in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, according to a report by NBC news, citing three U.S. officials. The attack and the injuries had not previously been disclosed by the Pentagon.
The Marines, seven enlisted personnel and one officer, suffered smoke inhalation and symptoms consistent with concussions, including headaches. None were seriously injured, and all eight returned to duty shortly after the attack. (Read more from “REVEALED: Eight U.S. Marines Injured In Iranian Missile Strike In Strait Of Hormuz” HERE)
