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DoD Preps for Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran

Mar 30, 2026Center Right

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.

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Lawmakers react to reports Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran

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…

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Live updates: Trump says US could take Iran's oil amid ground operation reports

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