Trump sends 5,000 Marines to Middle East as oil prices rise

Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 5,000 U.S. Marines and an amphibious ready group to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran, which has been attacking cargo ships and using naval mines. The U.S. plans to deploy F-35 fighter jets to the area as oil shipments have significantly declined, causing global oil prices to surge. The recent U.S.-Israeli military actions have reportedly resulted in significant casualties in Iran and Lebanon.

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