Thousands more US soldiers arrive in Middle East amid Iran war | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaira ButtSaturday 28 March 2026 16:31 GMTCENTCOM releases footage of strikes against Iranian vessels 'harassing' global tradeThousands more US soldiers have arrived in the Middle East aboard the USS Tripoli, according to US Central Command.The USS Tripoli carries approximately 3,500 marines and sailors, along with various aircraft and tactical assets.The warship was sent to the Iran war as President Donald Trump tries to push Iranian leaders to accept a ceasefire deal.The reinforcement comes amidst speculation of a ground invasion, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that US objectives could be met without one.Separately, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched missiles at Israel, marking their first attack since the current Middle East conflict began, with Israel intercepting one.In fullForce of 3,500 Marines and sailors arrive in Middle EastThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in