"More than 50,000 American troops are now positioned across the Middle East, up roughly 10,000 in recent days, with Marines, Army infantry, and 82nd Airborne Division units added to a force that was already substantial before the first bomb fell."
"Pentagon planners are preparing for weeks of limited ground operations inside Iran targeting sites near Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, and coastal positions near the Strait of Hormuz."
"The total deployed force could exceed 17,000 ground troops once those additions are approved, with more than 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne preparing to deploy."
"Iran's parliament speaker issued a public warning that Iranian forces were waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire."
The U.S. military has significantly increased its presence in the Middle East, deploying over 50,000 troops following airstrikes on Iran. Recent reports indicate plans for limited ground operations targeting key sites in Iran, although no orders have been issued yet. The Pentagon is considering sending additional troops, potentially exceeding 17,000. While President Trump has not ruled out ground operations, officials prefer to avoid a full ground invasion. Iran has warned of severe consequences if American troops enter their territory, and diplomatic talks are ongoing.
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