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US Bolsters Forces in Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions - Three Potential Scenarios for Ground Attack

Published March 27, 2026, 17:18
US Bolsters Forces in Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions - Three Potential Scenarios for Ground Attack

The US is preparing to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, intensifying concerns about a potential ground attack on Iran. The Pentagon is planning to send approximately 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and two Marine Expeditionary Units. Military analysts estimate that this deployment suggests planning for targeted and time-limited operations. Iranian islands and nuclear reserves are at the center of potential targets. Trump has extended the deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz, while stating that talks with Tehran are progressing well.