General · 13 March 2026

2,500 US Marines, ship go to Middle East

Widespread conflict in the Middle East is displacing 850,000 people in Lebanon, with 773 deaths reported over 10 days. An explosion occurred in Tehran's Ferdowsi Square on Friday, where thousands gathered for a rally, though no casualties were reported. Separately, a US KC-135 refuelling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all six crew, bringing the American service member death toll to at least 13.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 23:41

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