Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz
- Al Jazeera LivePublished On 2 Oct 2026 A US official tells Al Jazeera that three carriers and two landing groups are deploying around Iran.
- The official says the Roosevelt strike group and Makin Island force with 2,000 Marines left San Diego, adding that the full buildup will finish by November.
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- Al Jazeera LivePublished On 2 Oct 2026 A US official tells Al Jazeera that three carriers and two landing groups are deploying around Iran.
- The official says the Roosevelt strike group and Makin Island force with 2,000 Marines left San Diego, adding that the full buildup will finish by November.
Sources: Al Jazeera