- Thousands 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.
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