29.03.2026 09:01
It has been reported that the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) is preparing for a possible ground operation in Iran that could last for weeks. The White House stated, "It is the Pentagon's duty to prepare in order to provide the Commander-in-Chief with the maximum number of options."
While the Epic Fury Operation initiated by the US against Iran continues, the Washington Post has brought attention to a striking claim.
ALARMING CLAIM FOR THE WORLD
According to a report based on government sources, it was reported that the US Department of Defense is preparing for a possible ground operation in Iran that could last for weeks. Sources indicated that the plans could initiate "a new phase" in the war, stating that this could be "significantly more dangerous" than the mutual attacks in the last four weeks.
OFFICIALS WARNED OF RISKS
Officials stated that any ground operation would be different from a full-scale invasion, indicating that raids involving special forces could be conducted as part of the operation.
Sources highlighting the dangers this could cause emphasized that the ground operation could expose US soldiers to "drones and missiles, ground fire, and improvised explosive devices."
DIFFERENT OPTIONS ON THE TABLE
It was reported that the Pentagon is also considering operations targeting Harg Island, Iran's oil export center, and raids that could be conducted in coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz. Some officials mentioned that a possible ground operation could last "a few weeks," while others suggested it could last "a few months."
"PROVIDING OPTIONS TO THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF IS THE PENTAGON'S DUTY"
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt refrained from making definitive comments regarding the claims in the news, stating, "Preparing to provide the Commander-in-Chief with the maximum number of options is the Pentagon's duty. This does not mean the President has made a decision."
US-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
On February 28, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran while negotiations continued between the Tehran and Washington administrations. Iran responded 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, former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed.