- Welcome to Attaqwaa.org.
Posted by Fatai Muiz
- Mar 15, 2026, 04:16 AMDonald Trump has ordered the deployment of about 5,000 United States Marines to the Strait of Hormuz as tensions linked to the conflict with Iran continue to affect global energy supplies. The decision aims to strengthen the American military presence in the region and protect one of the world's most important shipping routes.
The deployment was approved by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He authorised an amphibious ready group made up of several warships and thousands of Marines. The military group includes the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, as well as the transport dock ships USS San Diego and USS New Orleans.
As part of the operation, the United States is also sending the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. This unit is known for its ability to respond quickly to international crises, conduct emergency evacuations, and carry out fast military operations in unstable regions.
The deployment will also bring advanced military aircraft into the area, including the F‑35 Lightning II. These aircraft will support the naval forces and help strengthen surveillance and defense capabilities around the strategic waterway.
According to officials, the request for this military reinforcement came from United States Central Command, commonly known as CENTCOM. This command oversees American military operations across the Middle East and often coordinates responses to regional security threats.
The move comes at a time when the Strait of Hormuz is facing serious disruptions. Normally, about 20 percent of the world's oil and gas shipments pass through this narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. However, shipping traffic has dropped after several attacks on cargo ships and oil tankers linked to the ongoing conflict. This situation has raised concerns about global energy supply and international trade.
Source:
The deployment was approved by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He authorised an amphibious ready group made up of several warships and thousands of Marines. The military group includes the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, as well as the transport dock ships USS San Diego and USS New Orleans.
As part of the operation, the United States is also sending the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. This unit is known for its ability to respond quickly to international crises, conduct emergency evacuations, and carry out fast military operations in unstable regions.
The deployment will also bring advanced military aircraft into the area, including the F‑35 Lightning II. These aircraft will support the naval forces and help strengthen surveillance and defense capabilities around the strategic waterway.
According to officials, the request for this military reinforcement came from United States Central Command, commonly known as CENTCOM. This command oversees American military operations across the Middle East and often coordinates responses to regional security threats.
The move comes at a time when the Strait of Hormuz is facing serious disruptions. Normally, about 20 percent of the world's oil and gas shipments pass through this narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. However, shipping traffic has dropped after several attacks on cargo ships and oil tankers linked to the ongoing conflict. This situation has raised concerns about global energy supply and international trade.
Source: