The American amphibious assault ship “USS Tripoli”, with approximately 3,500 sailors and marines on board, has arrived in the area of responsibility of the US Armed Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East.
“Elchi” reports that this was stated in the command’s statement.
According to reports, the “America”-class ship is the flagship of the “Tripoli” Amphibious Ready Group, operating as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit of the US Marine Corps.
It was noted that transport and strike aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and other tactical assets, are deployed on board the “USS Tripoli”.
Earlier, it was reported that the “USS Tripoli” was sent to the Middle East.