As more U.S. Troops arrive in the Middle East, we 'll look at how the Iran war escalated over the weekend and check
in on Pakistan's bid to negotiate an end to fighting.
Plus, Europe hunts for sources of gas beyond the Middle East.
And as checks start arriving for some TSA workers, it could still take days for airports to return to normal.
It's Monday, March 30th.
I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal.
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A new unit of more than 2,000 U.S. Troops has arrived in the Middle East.
National security correspondent Shelby Holliday says that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit puts a number of options
on the table for President Trump as he weighs whether to intensify the U.S. War effort.
A Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MU, consists of about 2,200 Marines and sailors that operate out of three warships.
They're often referred to as the military's Swiss Army knife, and they are in high demand around the world.
For one, the mute could be used to raid or seize islands that have been militarized by Tehran,
like those that sit in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping lane that Iran has essentially shut down.
The unit could also be part of an effort to seize Karg Island, which is a launch point for 90% of Iran's oil exports.
It's also possible the Marines could play a role in a convoy effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Alternatively, strategists say Marines could play a role in seizing ships that are carrying Iranian oil,
similar to what we saw.
With Venezuela.
But there's another thing to consider here.