March 28 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. Whether President Donald Trump would approve plans
Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports
Pentagon's Strategic Military Preparations in Iran
Ground Operations Planning
March 28 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials.
Special Operations and Infantry Troops
The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those plans remains uncertain, according to the Post.
Deployment of U.S. Forces
The Trump administration has deployed U.S. Marines to the Middle East as the war in Iran stretches into its fifth week, and also has been planning to send thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne to the region.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting and writing by Christian Martinez; Editing by Sergio Non and Chizu Nomiyama)
