Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 15 U.S. troops while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Mideast ahead of Trump's new Hormuz deadline | Fortune
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Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 15 U.S. troops while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Mideast ahead of Trump's new Hormuz deadline | Fortune
"Iran launched an attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan air base, firing six ballistic missiles and 29 drones, resulting in injuries to at least 15 U.S. troops."
"The USS Tripoli, carrying about 2,500 Marines, has arrived in the Middle East, enhancing the largest American military presence in the region in over 20 years."
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States can meet its objectives without deploying ground troops, but must be prepared for multiple contingencies."
The number of American service members wounded in the Iran war has surpassed 300, with recent missile and drone attacks on a Saudi air base injuring at least 15 troops. A Navy ship carrying 2,500 Marines has arrived in the Middle East, adding to the largest American military presence in the region in over 20 years. The USS Tripoli brings various military assets, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the U.S. can achieve its objectives without ground troops, though multiple contingencies must be prepared for.
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