U.S. sending more than 2,200 Okinawa-based marines to Middle East, reports say

🇯🇵 The Japan Times (JP) —

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The United States is deploying over 2,200 Okinawa-based Marines to the Middle East as Iran intensifies attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping. The deployment reflects escalating military tensions in the region following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The Strait of Hormuz closure threat is disrupting oil shipment flows globally.

The U.S. military deployment to the region comes as Iran ramps up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for oil shipping.

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