Live updates, Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in HormuzPresident Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran “has never avoided” dialogue with the US, even though it’s been attacked three times during negotiations.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LivePublished On 2 Oct 2026 A US official tells Al Jazeera that three carriers and two landing groups are deploying around Iran. The official says the Roosevelt strike group and Makin Island force with 2,000 Marines left San Diego, adding that the full buildup will finish by November. UK Maritime Trade Operations says a 2.5-million-barrel supertanker was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz
The United States is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of the Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines from San Diego, a move expected to be completed by November. This buildup includes three carriers and two landing groups positioned around Iran.
Enes Abuomer,Ali MustafaAl JazeeraFiled 2026-10-02 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The United States is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of the Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines from San Diego, a move expected to be completed by November. This buildup includes three carriers and two landing groups positioned around Iran. Concurrently, a 2.5-million-barrel supertanker was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran has consistently been open to dialogue with the US, despite experiencing attacks during previous negotiation periods.
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Iran has never avoided dialogue with the US, even though it’s been attacked three times during negotiations.
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A supertanker was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East.
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Three carriers and two landing groups are deploying around Iran.
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