U.S. orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war Mar 13, 2026 · Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Konstantin Toropin and Mike Corder · washingtontimes.com read more » The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Friday, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran. Read more »
