Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Updated on: March 23, 2026 / 1:42 PM EDT / CBS News
No change in plans to send more Marines to Middle East, sources say
A second Marine Expeditionary Unit of about 2,200 Marines and three warships departed California last week, two U.S. officials previously said . It could take at least three weeks to be in place, although maybe more than that.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Elements of the 82nd Airborne Division are also still ordered to prepare to deploy . President Trump has been deliberating whether to position ground forces in the region, sources have said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. It was unclear under what circumstances he would authorize the use of troops on the ground.