"The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has arrived in the Middle East, and the 11th MEU is en route, while thousands of paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division are headed there too."
"U.S. oil futures rose 2.4% to $101.99 a barrel, and Brent crude climbed 2% to $114.88, with the national average gasoline price reaching $3.98 a gallon."
"The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, though the White House said the plans don't mean Trump has made a decision."
"While U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have devastated Iran's military, Tehran has asserted itself as the de facto gatekeeper over the Strait of Hormuz by threatening drone attacks on ships."
The U.S. is preparing for potential ground troop deployments to the Middle East, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit already in the region. Oil prices have surged, with U.S. oil futures rising to $101.99 a barrel. The Pentagon is reportedly planning for ground operations in Iran, focusing on strategic targets like Kharg Island. Despite airstrikes weakening Iran's military, the country has threatened drone attacks on ships, increasing its influence over the Strait of Hormuz and prompting other nations to seek safe passage.
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