politics
March 29, 2026
Washington Post Reveals: Pentagon Prepares for Weeks-Long Ground Operations in Iran
The American newspaper Washington Post reports, citing officials, that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks-long ground operations in Iran, and it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will approve plans for deploying ground troops.
TL;DR
- The Pentagon is preparing for multi-week ground operations in Iran.
- It is unclear if President Donald Trump will approve the deployment of ground troops.
- The operations would involve special forces and conventional infantry, not an invasion.
- Over 4,000 Marines are reportedly on ships heading to the Gulf, with paratroopers on alert.
- The warship USS Tripoli arrived in the region carrying approximately 2,500 sailors and Marines.
- The USS Boxer and two other ships with another Marine unit are also heading to the region.
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