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The 26th Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit, consisting of about 2,400 Marines and sailors, has departed early from Kuwait due to emerging events. This move is seen as a notable development and could signal escalated U.S. contingency staging for a possible evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut and/or ground combat operations along the Israel-Lebanon border. The unit, onboard the USS Bataan and USS Carter Hall, was last seen near Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, possibly heading towards the Eastern Mediterranean. Senior U.S. officials have confirmed their movement. The situation is being closely monitored.
⚡️An American military official told Al Jazeera: The US Marines cut off their training in Kuwait to remain prepared in light of developments
Senior U.S. Officials have stated that the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit onboard the USS Bataan (LHD-5) and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), who were last seen near Bahrain in the Persian Gulf roughly 2 days ago possibly heading in the direction of the Eastern Mediterranean, are… https://t.co/LO7vGjJ2ol https://t.co/8cb5zwCe2Y
Marines on the move in Middle East 'as a result of emerging events' https://t.co/Z4XQtyg2lX
Special operations Marine Corps unit is now on the move in the Middle East 'as a result of emerging events' after cutting short exercises in Kuwait https://t.co/f9PGpe7yn7 https://t.co/USgUVIcgsU
BREAKING: Marine Times reports that 🇺🇸 US 26th Marine expeditionary unit has reportedly departed early from exercises with Kuwait amid 'emerging events' in the region
The 26th Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit—of about 2,400 Marines and sailors embarked on amphibious assault ship Bataan and dock landing ship Carter Hall—capable of special operations, has departed early from Kuwait “as a result of a emerging events.” https://t.co/VM5H8Owd7y
Were the 26th MEU ordered to the Med. however, it would be a notable development. It would signal escalated U.S. contingency staging for a possible evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut and/or ground combat operations along the Israel-Lebanon border. https://t.co/EutFDVk52D