Based on reports from March 19, 2026, an Israeli missile strike landed just meters away from a Russia Today (RT) news crew in southern Lebanon, not in Russia itself.
Multiple outlets, including reports citing
NBC 7 San Diego and Newsmax, indicate the U.S. is deploying thousands of Marines and sailors from the West Coast to the Middle East. The deployment includes the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the USS Tripoli, totaling around 8,000 personnel to reinforce the region.
Key Details:
Forces Involved: The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group are involved.
Total Personnel: Approximately 8,000 sailors and Marines are being added to the region.
Context: These actions are to bolster regional security and signal deterrence amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.
Source Locations: The deployment involves naval assets and personnel connected to the San Diego region.
These reports were circulating around March 19-20, 2026, amid reports of increased naval presence in response to conflict in the region.
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