The United States is deploying an amphibious assault
ship along with thousands of Marines and sailors to the Middle East as tensions
with Iran continue to rise.
U.S. officials said the forces are being sent aboard a
large naval vessel, although specific details of their mission have not been
disclosed. The move comes as Washington responds to the ongoing conflict
involving Iran and Israel, which is nearing its fourth week.
The deployment follows earlier considerations by the
U.S. government of several military options, including potential efforts to
reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has
reportedly been shut by Iran since the conflict began.
The disruption has contributed to a sharp rise in
global oil prices, fueling concerns about economic stability worldwide. U.S.
President Donald Trump also criticised allied nations for not assisting in
efforts to restore access to the waterway, warning that their stance would have
consequences.
Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei,
called for unity and resistance in a message marking Nowruz.
Despite the conflict, the region continues to observe
major religious events, including Eid al-Fitr.
Energy markets remain volatile, with Brent crude
prices hovering around $110 per barrel amid fears of prolonged supply
disruptions.
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