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The US amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli was seen passing off the coast of Singapore on Monday (March 17), reportedly en route to the Middle East as Washington boosts its military presence in the region.
Several allies have rebuffed a US call to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Two US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Pentagon was sending additional forces to the region, including the amphibious assault ship Tripoli along with its marine expeditionary unit.
The Tripoli, currently in the Asia-Pacific region, is capable of carrying fighter jets as well. In total, 2,500 additional Marines will be sent to the region, along with additional sailors.
The US- Israeli war on Iran is in its third week with no end in sight. The war has killed at least 2,000 people across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, including at least 200 children in Iran, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
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