Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran: report
The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the outlet reported.

Conflict shows signs of entering new, more dangerous phase as additional 3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle EastUS lawmakers responded to reports that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, as thousands of US troops assemble in the Middle East and the conflict showed signs of entering a new, more dangerous phase.Officials told…
The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the outlet reported.
Rep. Tim Burchett says there's no will among Republicans or Democrats for a ground conflict with Iran, urging Middle East partners to lead any land war.
The Peshmerga on the Iraq-Iran border are eager to join the American campaign. They’re also deeply uneasy about where it might lead.
Sen. James Lankford did not rule out supporting putting U.S. troops on the ground in Iran, saying in an interview on NBC News’ "Meet the Press" that "we've got to be able to know what the objectives are and what they're actually carrying out."
Trump said he believes the U.S. could easily take over Kharg Island, the heart of Iran's oil industry, because it has "no defense."
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, U.S. officials said, as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should President Donald Trump choose to escalate.