2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit of around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues

March 20, 2026 / 11:35 AM EDT / CBS News A second Marine Expeditionary Unit of about 2,200 Marines and three warships is headed toward the Middle East, as the war with Iran continues.  The unit departed California earlier this week, according to two U.S. officials. The first one, which is coming from the Pacific, … Read more

U.S. speeding up Marine deployment to mideast

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. speeding up Marine deployment to mideast 02:39 UP NEXT Emotional moment high school senior wins hockey state championship after unthinkable tragedy 01:31 Some DHS contractors say they were asked to pay Trump ally Corey Lewandowski 01:16 Trump … Read more

“This will not be the end of the casualties” in the Iran war, retired Marine Corps colonel says

“This will not be the end of the casualties” in the Iran war, retired Marine Corps colonel says – CBS News Watch CBS News Retired Marine Corps Col. Mark Cancian joined CBS News to discuss the dignified transfer of six Army reservists who were killed in the conflict with Iran. CBS News’ James LaPorta has … Read more

Marine veteran vows to stay in US Senate North Carolina race after violent Capitol arrest

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Marine veteran and Green Party Senate candidate has vowed to continue his congressional campaign after he was forcibly thrown out of a Senate hearing this week by police.  Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., had assisted law enforcement in throwing Brian McGinnis out of the hearing following an … Read more

Marine veteran has arm broken during anti-war protest

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Blasts seen in Iran and U.S., Israeli strikes intensify 00:19 Plea deals expected in NBA gambling case 00:21 High-speed chase ends with rollover on highway 00:17 Iranian drone strike hits airport in Azerbaijan 00:23 Now Playing Marine veteran has arm … Read more