"The official intimately familiar with the mediation efforts says the US privately recognizes that Iran is not likely to agree to the concessions presented in Washington's 15-point plan and has dispatched thousands of troops to the region in order to capture Tehran's Kharg Island on Trump's orders."
"A second official from a mediating country warns that while the US may be able to capture the island, holding onto it for an extended period of time will require many more soldiers and an extended period of fighting far beyond the four-to-six week window that Washington has told the public that the war would last."
"On Wednesday, three Republicans in Congress, including chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services committees, strongly suggested that the Pentagon is preparing for a ground operation in Iran, possibly to take Kharg Island."
"Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) went on a tirade on social media on Wednesday while heavily hinting that she walked out of the briefing as the Pentagon was suggesting Trump is preparing to deploy boots on the ground, which she said she will oppose."
President Trump is reportedly leaning towards a significant US ground operation against Iran, with a focus on capturing Kharg Island. Officials involved in mediation efforts indicate that the US believes military pressure will force Iran to concede. Thousands of troops have been dispatched to the region, but concerns arise about the sustainability of holding the island. Congressional Republicans suggest the Pentagon is preparing for this operation, while some, like Rep. Nancy Mace, express strong opposition to deploying ground forces in Iran.
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