The US military is reportedly gearing up for weeks of ground operations in Iran
U.S. defense officials are preparing for potential ground operations in Iran that could extend over several weeks, as thousands of Marines continue deploying to the region.
According to sources, military leaders are anticipating what has been described as a significant escalation, though any action is likely to fall short of a full-scale invasion, officials told The Washington Post.
Instead, the strategy is expected to rely on Special Operations forces supported by conventional infantry units. It is still uncertain whether President Donald Trump has approved—or will approve—these reported plans.
It comes as the USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East on Friday bringing an additional 3,500 sailors and Marines. The Daily Mail reports: On board was the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit who are based in Japan.
They were conducting exercises in the area around Taiwan when they were ordered to the Middle East almost two weeks ago. The unit’s main tasks typically include intercepting vessels and seizing territory, according to the Wall Street Journal.
US Central Command said that in addition to the Marines, the Tripoli also brings transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault assets to the region.
The USS Boxer and two other ships, along with another Marine Expeditionary Unit, have also been ordered to the region from San Diego.
The deployment coincides with the entry of the Iranian-backed Houthi’s into the conflict after they launched an unsuccessful missile attack on Israel.
It comes as the president mulls whether to send an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East to give Washington more military options.
The Trump administration has insisted that the war is drawing closer to an end and that it is seeking peace talks with Tehran, while leaving the possibility of further force on the table.
On Friday, Trump declared: ‘It’s sort of finished, but it’s not finished. It’s got to be finished.’
Meanwhile, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned on Tuesday that if the regime in Tehran did not bring its threats and nuclear ambitions to an end, the President is ‘prepared to unleash hell.’
Leavitt added in a statement to the Post: It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality. It does not mean the President has made a decision.’
The timeline of the operation between the Post’s sources ranged from ‘weeks, not months’ to ‘a couple of months.’
The Pentagon told the Daily Mail that it had nothing to offer on the matter. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
News Punch / ABC Flash Point News 2026.
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Modern democracy is build on lies, even flat out deceiving its own citizens nowadays.
Not what I voted for. Fighting for Israel.
Time to die for your Masters, goyim.
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