The balance of power in the Strait of Hormuz is shifting dramatically Iran, which once believed it controlled this vital waterway with its fast boats, now faces a shocking reality. The arrival of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli at the head of a Marine Expeditionary Unit, including the 31st Reconnaissance Battalion, represents an unprecedented nightmare for the Iranian regime. This elite force of approximately 2,500 troops is moving at maximum speed toward the region, signaling Washington’s shift from airstrikes to a potential “boots on the ground” option. Known as “Force 911,” these units are not ordinary reinforcements—they are self-contained,…
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