Thousands of Marines, sailors deploy to Middle East to deter Iran from seizing ships

from seizing and harassing merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the move last month "in response to recent attempts by Iran to seize commercial ships" in the Middle East, according to U.S. Central Command. "Since 2021, Iran has harassed, attacked or seized nearly 20 internationally flagged merchant vessels, presenting a clear threat to regional maritime security and the global economy," a Navy release stated in July.

The U.S. is considering multiple options and is likely to offer protections to ships that are U.S.-flagged, carrying crews that include U.S. citizens or bringing cargo to or from the U.S., according to the official. The commercial shipping industry has been made aware that this option is or will become available on a voluntary basis.

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Thousands of Marines and sailors deploy to Middle East to deter Iran from seizing shipsMore than 3,000 Marines and sailors have been deployed to deter Iran from seizing and harassing merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. They came aboard the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall and amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, which together can carry dozens of aircraft, including Ospreys and Harrier jets, plus amphibious landing craft and tactical vehicles.
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