24.03.2026 20:20
An allegation has emerged that strengthens the possibility of a U.S. ground operation against Iran. U.S. media reported that Major General Brandon Tegtmeier, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, and his accompanying senior staff have been ordered to move to the Middle East.
According to a report by Fox News from the US media, Major General Brandon Tegtmeier, the Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, one of the most elite units of the American army, and his accompanying senior staff have been ordered to move to the Middle East.
"KNOWN AS THE RAPID RESPONSE FORCE"
The deployment of the command echelon of this unit, known as the "Rapid Response Force," has strengthened claims that the US is preparing for a ground operation targeting strategic points, rather than just airstrikes against Iran.
THE POSSIBILITY OF GROUND WAR IS INCREASING
Military experts point out that the 82nd Airborne Division specializes in rapidly seizing strategic facilities, suggesting that this mobilization could be part of a plan targeting Harg Island, Iran's oil hub, or its nuclear facilities. While the White House and Pentagon argue that the deployment is a routine preparation to "provide maximum options" to President Trump, the massive military buildup in the region indicates that tensions are evolving towards the possibility of ground warfare.
The information that the Pentagon is preparing to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to the region was first brought to light by the New York Times yesterday. The news of the deployment order was interpreted as an indication that operational planning for ground operations at the Pentagon has moved to a higher stage.
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28, while negotiations were ongoing between the Tehran and Washington administrations.
In response, Iran retaliated with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, numerous high-ranking officials, including former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, were killed.