{"id":353096,"date":"2026-03-29T02:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/353096\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T02:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:59:10","slug":"assault-ship-arrives-in-middle-east-as-us-weighs-iran-ground-troop-deployment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/353096\/","title":{"rendered":"Assault ship arrives in Middle East as US weighs Iran ground troop deployment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The USS Tripoli, pictured in 2022, has arrived in the Middle East as speculation soars about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran. Photo \/ Jam Sta Rosa, AFP<\/p>\n

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command has said, as speculation soars about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran.<\/p>\n

\n The ship, which is usually based in Japan, arrived in the region on Friday local time, Centcom said in a
\n post on X, noting that the vessel is the flagship for a contingent of \u201cabout 3500\u201d Marines and sailors.\n <\/p>\n

The group also includes \u201ctransport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets\u201d, it said.<\/p>\n

The post features four images, including one showing several Seahawk helicopters on the ship\u2019s deck, as well as some Osprey aircraft, typically used for personnel transport.<\/p>\n

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