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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East

The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said. Grouped from 9 articles across 6 sources.

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CBS NewsMar 21, 2026, 10:19 AM

Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East

The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.

CBS NewsMar 20, 2026, 4:26 PM

Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues

The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.

CBS NewsMar 20, 2026, 11:34 PM

U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East

Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

ABC NewsMar 20, 2026, 3:58 PM

2,200 more Marines, 3 Navy ships likely headed to Middle East: Officials

Three Navy ships carrying 2,200 Marines is likely headed to the Middle East, two U.S. officials told ABC News.

The Straits TimesMar 20, 2026, 2:02 PM

Trump calls NATO ‘cowards’ over lack of support in Iran war

"So easy for them to do, with so little risk," Mr Trump wrote in a social media post.

CNBCMar 19, 2026, 8:22 PM

$166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on

A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.

The GuardianMar 20, 2026, 4:12 PM

Nato relocates personnel from Iraq mission to Europe amid conflict in Middle East – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our European news coverage here Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the seizure of the tanker, which he said belonged to the Russian shadow fleet. In a strongly worded post on X, he said: “The French navy boarded this morning in the Mediterranean a new vessel from the shadow fleet, the Deyna. The war in Iran will not divert France from its support for Ukraine, where Russia’s war of aggression continues. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesMar 20, 2026, 5:35 AM

Trump’s Middle East entanglement could play into Xi’s hands at planned summit

China will be in a stronger position to extract concessions from the US President, analysts say.

Fox NewsMar 19, 2026, 7:37 PM

Trump rates Macron 'an 8' as France and US split over Middle East strategy

Macron calls for Middle East de-escalation while Trump and Israel push military pressure against Iran, exposing growing diplomatic rifts over regional strategy.

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