Up to 5,000 US marines and sailors dispatched to Middle East: Report

Up to 5,000 additional US marines and sailors are being dispatched to the Middle East amid an ongoing conflict with Iran. The deployment includes an amphibious ready group and an attached Marine expeditionary unit, indicating the US is not seeking to wind down its military operations. This action comes as the war has proven unpopular and US casualties are mounting, with at least 13 personnel killed, including six in a recent aircraft crash in Iraq. Despite boasting of successes, including killing Iran's Supreme Leader, the Pentagon continues to commit more forces to the region.