US CENTCOM Deploys 3,500 Marines to Middle East for Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Central Command announced on March 29, 2026, that the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit have arrived in the Middle East. The task force includes approximately 3,500 Marines and sailors, supported by F-35 fighter jets and amphibious assault assets. This deployment, part of Operation Epic Fury, aims to bolster regional security and deter Iranian aggression as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and the Iranian regime continues to escalate.
Date: March 29, 2026
Location: Persian Gulf, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Qatar News Agency