Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation
Written by stingfm on March 29, 2026
The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command said on Saturday, as speculation soared about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran.
The ship arrived in the region on Friday, CENTCOM said in a social media post, noting that the vessel is the flagship for a contingent of “about 3,500” Marines and sailors.
The group also includes “transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets”, it said.
The post…
The ship arrived in the region on Friday, CENTCOM said in a social media post, noting that the vessel is the flagship for a contingent of “about 3,500” Marines and sailors.
The group also includes “transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets”, it said.
The post…
