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The US have sent the war ship Bataan as well as two support ships with 2,500 Marines onboard into the Eastern Mediterranean after Iran launched a drone attack on Israel.
US Congressional sources say the amphibious war ship Bataan is leading a US naval task force in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Bataan has two support ships and together they have about 2,500 Marines onboard. The US also has several guided missile destroyers including the Carney in the area.
US bases in Iraq have been placed on full alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel.
In addition, the US has two destroyers and a Cruiser in the Red Sea that are fully armed with anti-missile weapons and they too are under orders to shoot down any Israeli bound missiles or drones.
US Congressional sources say the amphibious war ship Bataan, seen here in December of last year, is leading a US naval task force in the Eastern Mediterranean
US bases in Iraq have been placed on full alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel
Biden is seen here walking to the Oval Office after returning from Delaware to consult his national security team
Iran launched the drones Saturday afternoon Eastern Standard Time, and they are expected to take hours to reach their target.
On Saturday afternoon, President Biden rushed back from Delaware for an emergency national security meeting on the matter.
