politics
March 29, 2026
Pentagon Prepares For Possible Ground Invasion Of Iran
It appears that all the ground operations which are being considered are centered around the Strait of Hormuz and its islands, not the entire nation of Iran.
TL;DR
- The Department of War is preparing for weeks of potential ground operations in Iran, potentially a "dangerous new phase" of the conflict.
- Ground operations are expected to fall short of a full-scale invasion, possibly involving raids by Special Operations forces and conventional infantry.
- Potential targets include Kharg Island, Larak Island, Abu Musa island, and ships exporting Iranian oil near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Such missions could expose U.S. personnel to threats like Iranian drones, missiles, ground fire, and improvised explosives.
- President Trump mentioned over 3,500 targets remain, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the war could last 2-4 more weeks.
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