According to a media report, the United States is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Iran. The Washington Post cites U.S. officials who wished to remain anonymous, saying that the Pentagon is planning to keep troops in the region for several weeks. The report notes that any operation would be a precursor to a full invasion, with special‑forces deployments and conventional infantry units already planned for the strategically important island of Charg, which is vital to Iranian oil exports.
It is unclear whether President Donald Trump would sign off on these plans. Trump has previously dismissed the idea of a ground invasion as a waste of time, claiming that Iran has already “let go of everything”. In a more recent statement, Trump reaffirmed that he would not deploy ground troops anywhere, but also added that he would not disclose the plan beforehand, even if he were to consider such a move.