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The US has deployed the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Gulf
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US to deploy marines, warships to Gulf as Iran targets Qatar

The US is sending marines and warships to the Gulf as Iran launches missile attacks on Qatar, signalling a further escalation in the war

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14 March, 2026
Controversial US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the start of the 'vengeance' operation [Getty]
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US announces operation to 'eliminate' IS fighters in Syria

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19 December, 2025
The tanker 'Sounion,' which draws worldwide attention in August 2024 after it is damaged by Houthis in multiple attacks off Yemen, arrives at Piraeus anchorage in Piraeus, Greece, on March 17, 2025.
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UKMTO: Vessel trades fire with small craft off Yemen

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05 December, 2025
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) and Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani shake hands after signing a letter of acceptance to establish a Qatari Emiri Air Force training facility
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Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots

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11 October, 2025
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stands at attention during an advanced honor cordon for Canadian National Defense Minister David McGuinty at the Pentagon
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Pete Hegseth orders US military officials to Virginia next week

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 September, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon
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Hegseth removes general over Iran strike assessment

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 August, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon
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US strikes against Iran not aimed at regime change: Pentagon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 June, 2025
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US military boosts Mideast 'capabilities' amid Israel-Iran conflict

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 June, 2025
Trump's Nominee For Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Meets With Lawmakers On Capitol Hill
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US Defense Secretary shared war plans in second Signal chat: NYT

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 April, 2025
Rear Admiral, US Navy Shoshana S. Chatfield speaks during the SMS Cormoran II 100 Years Memorial Ceremony at US Agana Navy Cemetery on 7 April 2017 in Guam
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US Defence Sec Hegseth fires US military representative to NATO

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 April, 2025
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Pentagon watchdog to probe defence chief over Signal chat row

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 April, 2025
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US Defence Sec Pete Hegseth reveals controversial 'Kafir' tattoo

The New Arab Staff
27 March, 2025