March 29, 2026
Preparations for a ground operation in Iran?
תמונת אילוסטרציה: gemini
In the US, the possibility of limited ground operations in Iran is being considered.
According to a report in The Washington Post, the Pentagon is preparing for a scenario involving a few weeks of ground operations, but not for a wide-scale war.
The US military has sent thousands of troops to the region, including marines.
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It is preparing for the possibility that President Trump will decide to expand the operation. For now, according to reports, no final decision has been made on the matter.
Among the possible targets mentioned in the reports are strategic sites related to oil infrastructure. One of the targets is Kharg Island. This is an important hub for Iran's oil exports. The US is also considering action in areas near the Strait of Hormuz to open movement there.
There are also opponents of a ground operation in the US. Many are concerned about the war becoming prolonged. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US can achieve its goals without ground forces. Vice President J.D. Vance said that the US is close to achieving all military objectives and that the war will last only "a short time."