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Pentagon Prepares Weeks-Long Ground Assault on Iran, 3,500 Troops Deploy

30 March, 2026.Iran.43 sources

Key Takeaways

Pentagon plans weeks-long ground operations in Iran, not a full invasion.
Thousands of U.S. troops have assembled in the Middle East.
Raids on Kharg Island near the Strait of Hormuz are possible.

Pentagon Prepares Ground Assault

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran.

“The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of limited ground operations in Iran, potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, according to United States officials quoted by The Washington Post newspaper”

Al Jazeera

The plans would fall short of a full invasion and could involve special operations and infantry.

Al Jazeera

Approximately 3,500 troops arrived in the Middle East aboard the USS Tripoli.

Lawmakers Demand Clarity

Republican Senator Lankford said he had not ruled out supporting troops on the ground.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the legality of escalation.

Al-Jazeera Net

The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

Focus on Kharg Island and Hormuz

The US might seize Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil processing site.

“The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported today, Monday, that the American side informed Israel of plans to launch a ground operation inside Iran, noting that participation in this operation—if carried out—would be limited to American forces only”