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US Sends 2,500 Marines to Middle East as Iran War Intensifies

The Pentagon is redeploying roughly 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East to bolster operations and protect shipping lanes as the U.S. and allies expand strikes against Iran

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400 million barrels - Size of the IEA emergency oil release

Quote

"The Iran war will end when I feel it in my bones" — President Donald Trump

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