US Marine Deployment Sent to Persian Gulf as Show of Strength to Iran

After a somewhat quiet two years, the United States is adding to its military presence in the Middle East. where diplomacy has apparently hit a wall. More than 3,000 U.S. Marines have arrived in area aboard the . Bataan and dock landing ship . Carter Hall, as part of the effort to prevent Iran from harassing commercial vessels in the region. While the U.S. may not be directly involved in any major regional conflict, tensions with Iran are only increasing. The Islamic Regime continues to launch attacks in a key shipping route in addition to ramping up its nuclear program – escalations that many believe now demand a renewed American presence in the region. Read the full story from CBN's Caitlin Burke: CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: Like us on Facebook: Like us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Contact News Editors: Questions about other CBN programs: Questions about supporting CBN? (and) Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews