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world Mercopress 2026-03-23

US Bolsters Military Presence in Gulf with Thousands of Marines

The US is deploying 5,000 Marines and warships to the Persian Gulf, intensifying strikes against Iranian positions amid a 20% global oil transit chokepoint. The buildup follows a February 28 start of the war against Iran.

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