U.S. Military Preparing for Extended Ground Operations in Iran
The Pentagon is actively developing strategies for prolonged ground engagements in Iran, as American military presence increases in the area, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Based on information from several U.S. officials, the article by the Post indicates that the proposed ground operations might include standard infantry forces as well as special operations units. However, these actions are not expected to escalate to the magnitude of a full-scale invasion at this point.
The decision to proceed with these operations, which would expose U.S. troops to increased risks from Iranian defenses, is now pending approval from President Donald Trump.
“The Pentagon’s responsibility is to prepare comprehensively to provide the president with a wide range of military options,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated in remarks to the Military Times. She emphasized that preparation by the Pentagon does not imply a decision has been made by the president.
The report emerges as the U.S. continues to bolster its military capabilities in the region. Recently, Marines and sailors from the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group entered waters under the command of the U.S. Central Command.
This naval group, commanded by the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and carrying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, had departed from Sasebo, Japan earlier in the month.
The Pentagon has further confirmed that elements from the headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division and a brigade combat team are set to be deployed to the Middle East. The 82nd Airborne Division, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serves as the U.S. Army’s quick deployment force and is typically one of the first to be mobilized in response to international crises.
This heightened military activity follows an incident where Iranian missiles and drones struck the Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, resulting in injuries to twelve U.S. service members, with two suffering serious injuries.
The attack also caused considerable damage to several U.S. aircraft, including an E-3 Sentry AWACS and multiple KC-135 tankers.
Furthermore, thirteen U.S. service members have lost their lives, and nearly 300 have been injured since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, a joint campaign by U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran that started on February 28. The majority of those injured have reportedly returned to active duty, as noted by U.S. Central Command.
Before the recent attack, ten U.S. troops had remained in a serious condition following previous engagements.
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