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Pentagon Prepares for Week-Long Ground Operations in Iran; Trump's Approval Unclear

The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for week-long ground operations in Iran, with US President Trump yet to fully approve the high-risk plans, as the USS Tripoli arrives in the Middle East with additional Marines, fueling speculation about a potential influx of 17,000 US troops for the ongoing Iran War, with plans for special forces being advanced.

27 Mar, 23:00 — 29 Mar, 05:33
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ReutersVery High6h ago

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports - Reuters

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.

A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate.

By Nicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner and Erika Solomon

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wsjHigh1d ago

What an Influx of 17,000 U.S. Troops Could Mean for the Iran War - WSJ

What an Influx of 17,000 U.S. Troops Could Mean for the Iran War  WSJ

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le-mondeHigh4h ago

Iranians live under constant anxiety: 'When I close my eyes, I wonder if I will see the next day'

Bombings, repression and daily surveillance have thrust Iranians into a state of uncertainty. The fear that the end of the war might leave the regime intact looms large in people's minds.

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wapoMostly Factual6h ago

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.

By Dan Lamothe

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DWHigh4h ago

Iran war: IRGC says US campuses in Middle East at risk

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard instructed staff and students at US universities to remain at least one kilometer away from campus. Meanwhile, reports suggest the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran.

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SCMPMostly Factual11h ago

Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command said on Saturday, as speculation soared about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran. The ship arrived in the region on Friday, CENTCOM said in a social media post, noting that the vessel is the flagship for a contingent of “about 3,500” Marines and sailors. The group also includes “transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets”, it said. The post...

By Agence France-Presse

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France 24High1h ago

Middle East war live: Loud blasts rock Tehran as Yemen's Houthis widen conflict

Two powerful explosions shook northern Tehran early on Sunday as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a second missile attack on Israel, further escalating the monthlong war in the Middle East. The Israeli army announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in south Lebanon. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Iran-US war latest: Ship carrying thousands of Marines arrive as Yemen’s Houthis warn of more attacks

It comes amid speculation of an impending ground invasion

By Katie Hawkinson and Vishwam Sankaran

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Full-scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran

The US military is developing plans for potential ground operations in Iran, ranging from targeted raids to limited troop deployments, as a contingency measure. While the White House maintains no decision has been made, the Pentagon is preparing options to neutralize specific threats, reflecting a widening gap between readiness and cautious public messaging.

By TOI World Desk

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haaretzMostly Factual10h ago

'Iranian Quagmire': Experts Warn American 'Boots on the Ground' Could Trap U.S. - Haaretz

'Iranian Quagmire': Experts Warn American 'Boots on the Ground' Could Trap U.S.  Haaretz

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Iran war news LIVE updates: Pentagon preparing for ground operations; Tehran threatens US universities in the region

Iran war news LIVE updates: The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing US officials. IRGC on Saturday threatened to target US universities in the Middle East after saying US-Israeli strikes had destroyed two Iranian universities.

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cyprus-mail1h ago

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those plans remains uncertain, according to the Post. The Trump administration has deployed […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Houthis enter Iran war while US Marines arrive in region

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis yesterday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Pentagon preparing for week-long ground operation in Iran, according to officials - Washington Post

According to the report, any operation would not involve a full-scale invasion. US President Trump had not yet approved the plans due to the high risk they pose to American soldiers.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual3h ago

Iran-backed Houthis enter monthlong war

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war in the Middle East Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. About 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. And Pakistan's government said regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting. The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertilizer shortages and disrupted air travel. Iran’s grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and prices. The US and Israel continue to s

By The Korea Herald

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in-cyprus1h ago

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those plans remains uncertain, according to the Post. The Trump administration has deployed […]

By Newsroom

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The WeekMostly Factual2h ago

Benjamin Netanyahu’s gamble in Iran

In going to war, the Israeli PM is risking his country’s long-term security, as well as support at home and abroad

By The Week UK

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual9h ago

Russia surveilling US military assets in Middle East to aid Iran, Zelensky says - The Kyiv Independent

Russia surveilling US military assets in Middle East to aid Iran, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual6h ago

Fact-checking pro-Beijing lawmaker Dominic Lee after he slams West, defends security law in viral UN speech

Pro-Beijing lawmaker Dominic Lee enjoyed a viral moment over the past week as he attacked US and Israeli military adventurism, defended Hong Kong’s security law, and accused Britain and NATO countries of lacking moral authority. Lee delivered his submission, transcribed below, on March 18 at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in […]

By Tom Grundy

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rudawMixed8h ago

Over 11,000 targets hit in Iran as Operation Epic Fury enters day 30: CENTCOM - rudaw.net

Over 11,000 targets hit in Iran as Operation Epic Fury enters day 30: CENTCOM  rudaw.net

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naharnetMixed20h ago

Attempts at diplomacy as US troops build up in the Mideast - Naharnet

Attempts at diplomacy as US troops build up in the Mideast  Naharnet

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senewebMixed13h ago

The Israeli defense minister promises to intensify bombings in Iran to stop missile launches. - Seneweb

The Israeli defense minister promises to intensify bombings in Iran to stop missile launches.  Seneweb

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wsj27 Mar, 23:00First to report

What an Influx of 17,000 U.S. Troops Could Mean for the Iran War - WSJ

11h later
naharnet28 Mar, 10:21

Attempts at diplomacy as US troops build up in the Mideast - Naharnet

7h later
seneweb28 Mar, 17:02

The Israeli defense minister promises to intensify bombings in Iran to stop missile launches. - Seneweb

3h later
SCMP28 Mar, 19:44

Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation

1h later
haaretz28 Mar, 20:51

'Iranian Quagmire': Experts Warn American 'Boots on the Ground' Could Trap U.S. - Haaretz

kyiv-independent28 Mar, 21:34

Russia surveilling US military assets in Middle East to aid Iran, Zelensky says - The Kyiv Independent

danas28 Mar, 21:37

Američki marinci stigli na Bliski istok

rudaw28 Mar, 22:37

Over 11,000 targets hit in Iran as Operation Epic Fury enters day 30: CENTCOM - rudaw.net

2h later
wapo29 Mar, 00:22

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Reuters29 Mar, 00:44

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports - Reuters

la-repubblica29 Mar, 00:46

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. “Il Pentagono si prepara a settimane di operazioni di terra in Iran”

dagbladet29 Mar, 00:55

Forbereder bakkeoperasjoner

le-figaro29 Mar, 00:59

Le Pentagone se prépare à des opérations sur le terrain en Iran

hk-free-press29 Mar, 01:00

Fact-checking pro-Beijing lawmaker Dominic Lee after he slams West, defends security law in viral UN speech

hindustan-times29 Mar, 01:07

Iran war news LIVE updates: Pentagon preparing for ground operations; Tehran threatens US universities in the region

vg29 Mar, 01:58

Avis: Pentagon forbereder seg på bakkeoperasjoner i Iran

orf29 Mar, 02:03

Pläne für US-Bodenoffensive?

DW29 Mar, 02:43

Iran war: IRGC says US campuses in Middle East at risk

le-monde29 Mar, 03:00

Iranians live under constant anxiety: 'When I close my eyes, I wonder if I will see the next day'

Times of India29 Mar, 03:02

Full-scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran

tagesschau29 Mar, 03:16

Vier Wochen Krieg: "Für Irans Bevölkerung ist das eine desaströse Situation"

yle-uutiset29 Mar, 03:25

Mitä Lähi-idässä tapahtui yön aikana? Lue tästä kooste

nzz29 Mar, 03:30

Moji aus Iran mag Kunst, Partys und Couchsurfing. Dann beginnt die Überwachung. Sie führt in den Folterkeller der Revolutionswächter

Korea Herald29 Mar, 03:48

Iran-backed Houthis enter monthlong war

aftonbladet29 Mar, 03:52

Avslöjar planerna: Så kan marktrupper sättas in i Iran

jerusalem-post29 Mar, 03:59

Pentagon preparing for week-long ground operation in Iran, according to officials - Washington Post

NYT29 Mar, 04:01

A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.

iefimerida29 Mar, 04:06

Μέση Ανατολή: Η Ουάσιγκτον ετοιμάζεται για χερσαία επιχείρηση -Το Ιράν απειλεί Αμερικανικά Πανεπιστήμια στον Κόλπο

svenska-dagbladet29 Mar, 04:12

Iran hotar att attackera universitet

irozhlas29 Mar, 04:13

ONLINE: Pentagon připravuje možnosti invaze do Íránu. Připravuje pozemní operaci

rte-news29 Mar, 04:16

Houthis enter Iran war while US Marines arrive in region

hotnews29 Mar, 04:26

Pentagonul se pregătește pentru săptămâni de operațiuni terestre în Iran

naftemporiki29 Mar, 04:28

Στα χέρια του Τραμπ η τελική έγκριση των σχεδίων του Πενταγώνου για το Ιράν

jutarnji-list29 Mar, 04:39

Otkriven novi plan Amerikanaca za Iran: Pentagon priprema višetjedne operacije specijalaca i pješadije

delfi-lt29 Mar, 04:48

Irano karas. Pentagonas rengia planus kelių savaičių trukmės sausumos operacijoms Irane

faz29 Mar, 04:50

Lage im IranKrieg: Iran droht mit Angriffen auf Ableger von US-Universitäten

digi2429 Mar, 04:51

Pentagonul se pregăteşte pentru operaţiuni terestre de câteva săptămâni în Iran (WP)

delo29 Mar, 04:57

Na Bližnji vzhod napoteni ameriški marinci

berlingske29 Mar, 04:59

Krig i Iran – følg med her

The Week29 Mar, 05:00

Benjamin Netanyahu’s gamble in Iran

The Independent29 Mar, 05:00

Iran-US war latest: Ship carrying thousands of Marines arrive as Yemen’s Houthis warn of more attacks

der-standard29 Mar, 05:04

Pentagon bereitet laut Bericht wochenlange Bodenoffensive im Iran vor

France 2429 Mar, 05:08

Middle East war live: Loud blasts rock Tehran as Yemen's Houthis widen conflict

in-cyprus29 Mar, 05:13

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

index-hr29 Mar, 05:16

Washington Post: Pentagon se priprema za tjedne kopnenih operacija u Iranu

cyprus-mail29 Mar, 05:33

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports

balkan-web29 Mar, 05:46

Mediat: Pentagoni po përgatitet prej javësh për mundësinë e operacioneve tokësore në Iran

vijesti-me29 Mar, 05:55

UŽIVO VP: Pentagon se priprema za višenedjeljne kopnene operacije...

newsbeast29 Mar, 06:10Latest update

Το Πεντάγωνο προετοιμάζεται για εβδομάδες χερσαίων επιχειρήσεων στο Ιράν