Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz

live This video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities. Al Jazeera Live Published On 2 Oct 2026 A US official tells Al Jazeera that three carriers and two landing groups are deploying around Iran. The official says the Roosevelt strike group and Makin Island force with 2,000 Marines left San Diego, adding that the full buildup will finish by November. 5-million-barrel supertanker was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.