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The deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.

Whats notable about these deployments is the fact they come mere months after the U.S. announced the advanced combat aircraft it had deployed in the region were needed in Europe and the Pacific.

The U.S. is sending additional warships and thousands of Marines to the Middle East to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.

Defense chief okays deployment of amphibious readiness group and some 2,500 Marines after Iranian attempts to seize tankers, joining destroyer and fighters recently sent to region

More Warships, Marines Headed To Gulf To Counter Iran's Aggressive Efforts Against Commercial Ships

In an announcement, US Central Command said the deployment will provide "even greater flexibility and maritime capability in the region." The announcement did not name the ships, but US officials detailed the units involved in the deployment on condition of anonymity to discuss troop movements.

US deploys additional warships and Marines to the Middle East in response to Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships. Increased security measures.

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