"The United States is now preparing for a new phase of the conflict, dominated by attacks on the energy sector. The Pentagon has promised that this will not be a perpetual war, but at the same time it will request $200 billion in additional funds to finance it."
"Trump is considering sending thousands of reinforcements, according to Reuters. These troops could give the Republican options to occupy Iranian islands in the Strait of Hormuz, in an attempt to secure maritime traffic through that passage."
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised the possibility of sending troops to Iran to overthrow the Iranian regime, stating, 'It is often said that you can't win, you can't do revolutions from the air... There has to be a ground component as well.'"
March 20 marks 23 years since the Iraq invasion, coinciding with a new conflict against Iran. The U.S. plans to attack the energy sector and has requested $200 billion for military funding. President Trump is considering sending thousands of reinforcements to the region, with options to occupy Iranian islands or seize Kharg Island. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested sending troops to Iran to overthrow its regime. The Pentagon may increase troop deployment by 50,000, although no final decision has been made yet.
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