The US is deploying 1,000 elite troops to West Asia as part of its efforts to combat Iran in the region. Tensions have escalated with strikes exchanged between Iran and Israel, with Gulf neighbors Kuwait and Saudi Arabia also coming under attack. Iran's military has targeted a US aircraft carrier.

In a latest addition to the Iran war effort, U.S. officials say thousands of Marines, as well as rapid response naval vessels, will be heading to the region; Iran and Israel exchange strikes; Gulf neighbours Kuwait and Saudi Arabia come under fire; Iran’s military says it also targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier