Pentagon
making detailed preparations for potentially sending U.S. troops into Iran,
sources say
According
to reports from March 20, 2026, the Pentagon has made detailed preparations for
the potential deployment of U.S. ground forces into Iran. These plans, provided
to President Trump as he weighs options in the ongoing three-week-old
U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, include scenarios for the detention of
Iranian personnel and potential operations to secure strategic locations like
Kharg Island.
Key
Details of Military Planning
Troop
Positioning: Planning involves the Army's Global Response Force, elements of
the 82nd Airborne Division, and Marine Expeditionary Units.
Strategic
Objectives: Options under discussion include seizing Kharg Island to pressure
Tehran, securing the Strait of Hormuz, or retrieving enriched uranium.
Detention
Plans: Meetings have been held to determine how to handle and where to send
captured Iranian soldiers and paramilitary operatives.
Funding:
The Pentagon has reportedly requested an additional $200 billion from Congress
to fund the war effort.
Current
Deployment Status
Approximately
50,000 U.S. troops are already stationed in the Middle East.
About
2,200 Marines on three warships are currently en route to the region from the
Indo-Pacific.
An
additional 2,500 Marines are scheduled to deploy next month to replace or
augment those currently in transit.
Official
Stance
President
Trump stated on Thursday, March 19, "No, I'm not putting troops
anywhere," but added, "If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell
you". White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the
planning as "standard" procedure to provide the Commander in Chief
with "maximum optionality" rather than a final decision to invade.
More recently, on March 21, the president signaled he was considering
"winding down" military operations as objectives are reportedly being
met
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