The Washington Post, citing unnamed US officials, is reporting that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran.
The officials told the publication that the possible ground operation “would fall short of a full-scale invasion” and could involve raids by special forces and “conventional infantry troops”.
The WP said it was unclear whether Trump would approve all, some or none of the Pentagon’s plans.
The report came as the US military announced the arrival of 3,500 troops from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Middle East. Trump, meanwhile, has called on Iran to accept defeat and threatened to “unleash hell” against the country if it continues to block the Strait of Hormuz.
