Alexander Mercouris
March 14, 2026 · 7 min read
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Key Takeaways
- 1The situation in the Iran conflict remains largely unchanged over the past 24 hours, though two significant military developments have emerged.
- 2The Marine deployment has generated considerable speculation about its intended purpose.
- 3A limited number of ships continue to transit the strait with Iranian permission, primarily tankers shipping oil to China and one tanker serving In...
- 4Using a force of 2,500 Marines to break the Strait of Hormuz closure appears tactically questionable.
- 5This deployment violates the Powell Doctrine, which emphasizes overwhelming force for military operations.
Overview
The situation in the Iran conflict remains largely unchanged over the past 24 hours, though two significant military developments have emerged. Reports indicate the deployment of a US Marine force of 2,500 men to the Persian Gulf area, alongside an announcement from President Trump regarding heavy bombardment of Kharg Island. The president stated that this bombardment focused entirely on military installations while deliberately leaving the oil and fuel complex undamaged, citing his "generosity to the people of Iran" in a characteristically unusual Truth Social message.
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