ALBAWABA- The U.S. Fifth Fleet announced on Monday its deployment of reinforcements to the Middle East, dispatching over 3,000 U.S. Navy sailors and Marines. The deployment of these troops to the region is in accordance with a previously disclosed U.S. military plan for bolstering its presence in the Middle East.
According to the statement, the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, USS Bataan (LHD 50), and the dock landing ship, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), have entered the Red Sea after successfully transiting the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean.
The USS Bataan, being a powerful amphibious assault ship, has the capacity to accommodate more than 20 aircraft, both rotary-wing and fixed-wing. This includes advanced MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor helicopters and AV-8B Harrier attack aircraft.
Furthermore, the U.S. Navy has deployed a number of amphibious landing ships that not only support special operations but also house various rotary-wing aircraft, tactical vehicles, and beach landing crafts.
Amidst persistent regional security concerns, the U.S. has bolstered its naval forces in the Middle East, reaffirming its dedication to upholding stability and security in the region. The deployment of these maritime forces is a direct response to Iran's recent provocations in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the Gulf maritime region.
