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

The United States deployed 7,700 ground forces in the Middle East, including 3,500 Marines aboard the USS Tripoli.

“Iran says its forces 'waiting' as US troops arrive in region Iran's parliament speaker has warned that his country's forces were "waiting for American soldiers" as a further 3,500 US troops arrived in the Middle East”

BBC

Military analysts emphasized that the arrival of ground forces does not mean a ground war has started.

BBC

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit on the Tripoli and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit on the Boxer were redirected to the Gulf.

Israel approved a limited evacuation of 100 false-flag detainees to Jordan.

The Arab League issued a statement welcoming the gesture.

CBC

President Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure.

Iran's deputy defense minister warned the US to stop the war before it is too late.

“Yemen's Houthis enter the Iran war, target Israel with strikes A U”

CBC

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.

Global demonstrations protested Israel's bombing campaign on Iran.

They demanded the release of Dheisheh detainees.

CBS News

Protests featured candlelight vigils and calls for a ceasefire.