The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, consisting of around 5,000 Marines and sailors, is currently operating near Japan.
A U.S. Marine AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sits on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, USS New Orleans (LPD 18), while underway, on Feb. 9, 2026. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace, via DVIDS
ARLINGTON, Va.—A U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit is set to reposition to the Middle East amid ongoing military operations against Iran, a U.S. official familiar with the matter has told The Epoch Times.
Other media outlets first reported that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), consisting of around 5,000 Marines and sailors, had received orders to head to the Middle East.
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Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs.
