Why the U.S. is sending 2,500 marines to the Gulf — and what they might do there
Mar 17, 2026 - 12:02

While U.S. President Donald Trump tries to convince allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he is also sending 2,500 marines to the region — the first deployment of U.S. troops since it and and Israel first attacked Iran on Feb. 28.