Article #264390

CBC News - World News

CBC News - World News

Title Why the U.S. is sending 2,500 marines to the Gulf — and what they might do there Source CBC News - World News
Description A lone soldier stands on an empty beach, looking to one side.

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.

Link https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-2500-marines-strait-of-hormuz-9.7130409?cmp=rss Published At 2026-03-16 13:37:41 (3 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-03-16 13:40:34 Updated At 2026-03-16 13:40:34