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USS Tripoli with 3,500 US Marines Arrives in the Middle East

Published March 28, 2026, 20:06
USS Tripoli with 3,500 US Marines Arrives in the Middle East

The US amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, carrying 3,500 sailors and marines. The ship is part of the US military reinforcement in the region, during a period of increased tension. The USS Tripoli, the largest amphibious assault ship in the US, is fully operational and capable of deploying in land operations if required. It serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in cooperation with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and has extensive capabilities, including transport aircraft and fighter jets.