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WSJ: Trump to Send 3000 Paratroopers - Scenarios for Ground Attack on Iran

Published March 24, 2026, 20:13
WSJ: Trump to Send 3000 Paratroopers - Scenarios for Ground Attack on Iran

The commander of the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army, along with his staff, has been ordered to deploy to the Middle East, along with an infantry brigade consisting of several thousand soldiers, according to US sources cited by Axios journalist Barak Ravid. This move represents a significant reinforcement of US forces in the region, amid scenarios for a possible ground operation in Iran, although there has been no official confirmation. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that the Pentagon is planning to deploy approximately 3,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to support operations against Iran, with a relevant order expected soon. However, a decision on a ground attack has not yet been made. The escalation of conflicts is taking place while Iran intensifies its attacks on Israel, as well as other countries in the region. At the same time, Trump had stated that US armed forces would postpone strikes on Iranian infrastructure for five days, after talks with Tehran, which was denied by Iran.