USS Tripoli Arrives in Middle East to Bolster Operation Epic Fury
The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, carrying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and 3,500 troops, arrived in the Middle East on March 30, 2026. This deployment, confirmed by U.S. Central Command, maintains regional troop levels above 50,000. The task force is equipped with F-35 stealth fighters and Osprey aircraft to support ongoing operations against Iranian security infrastructure and missile production facilities under the command of President Trump.