Group 1 - The U.S. military operations against Iran will continue as long as necessary, according to President Trump, who emphasized that actions are progressing ahead of schedule [1] - Trump announced significant military strikes against Iranian targets, specifically mentioning the destruction of military objectives on the oil export hub of Khark Island [1] - The U.S. is deploying additional forces and naval vessels to the Middle East in response to Iran's ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, including a request from Central Command for an amphibious task force [2] Group 2 - The deployment includes several ships and 5,000 Marines and sailors, with the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship and its Marine contingent heading to the region from Japan [2]