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Iran31 March, 20261 min read

US Deploys 7,700 Ground Forces in Middle East, Iran Threatens Retaliation

Thousands of Marines and sailors aboard USS Tripoli arrived in CENTCOM region. Pentagon weighing weeks-long ground operations in Iran; deployment could include thousands.

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US Deploys 7,700 Ground Forces in Middle East, Iran Threatens Retaliation
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US Sends 7,700 Ground Troops

The United States deployed 7,700 ground forces in the Middle East, including 3,500 Marines aboard the USS Tripoli. Military analysts emphasized that the arrival of ground forces does not mean a ground war has started. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit on the Tripoli and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit on the Boxer were redirected to the Gulf.

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Israel Accepts Limited Evacuation

Israel approved a limited evacuation of 100 false-flag detainees to Jordan. The Arab League issued a statement welcoming the gesture. President Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure.

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Iran Threatens Retaliation

Iran's deputy defense minister warned the US to stop the war before it is too late. Iran said it will not allow even a single US soldier to set foot on Iranian soil. Iran's parliament debated a bill to impose financial penalties on those undermining the war effort.

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Global Protests Reject Israeli Bombing

Global demonstrations protested Israel's bombing campaign on Iran. They demanded the release of Dheisheh detainees. Protests featured candlelight vigils and calls for a ceasefire.