US sends amphibious warship and 2,500 Marines into the Eastern Mediterranean after Iran attacks Israel

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US sends amphibious warship and 2,500 Marines into the Eastern Mediterranean after Iran attacks Israel
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The US has sent an amphibious warship and 2,500 Marines into the Eastern Mediterranean after Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel.

The USS Bataan is leading a naval task force in the Eastern Mediterranean. It has two support ships and together they have about 2,500 Marines onboard, US sources say.Bases in Iraq have been placed on full alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel, MailOnline reported.

Read More: Iran launches massive drone and missile attack on Israel as war in Middle East escalatesRead More: British and American jets 'shoot down Iranian drones' as Rishi Sunak slams Iran for 'reckless' attack against IsraelIranian drones and missiles are currently en route to Israel in a massive attack on the country after the IDF air strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus.

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