More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
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"It will happen soon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I feel it in my bones."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"no mercy for our enemies"
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"avenge the blood of Iranians killed in the war with the US and Israel."
— Mojtaba Khamenei , Politician
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Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
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