Pentagon Prepares Deployment Plans for Iran — CBS Report

Investing.com — According to CBS News, multiple sources familiar with the discussions have revealed that Pentagon officials are making detailed preparations to deploy U.S. ground forces to Iran.

Sources say senior military commanders have submitted specific requests to prepare for such options, and President Trump is currently weighing action plans in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran.

Under anonymity, sources stated that Trump has been considering whether to deploy ground troops in the region, as they are not authorized to speak publicly. It is unclear under what circumstances he would authorize the use of ground forces.

White House Press Secretary Karine Leavitt said in a statement, “The Pentagon’s responsibility is to be prepared to provide the Commander-in-Chief with maximum options. This does not mean the President has made a decision. As the President said yesterday in the Oval Office, he currently has no plans to send ground troops anywhere.”

Two sources said the military has held meetings to prepare for how to handle potentially detained Iranian soldiers and paramilitary personnel, should the President decide to deploy U.S. troops there, including where these Iranians would be sent.

The U.S. is preparing to deploy parts of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. The plan involves the Army’s Global Response Force and Marine Expeditionary Units.

Thousands of Marines are being sent to the Middle East. According to two U.S. officials, earlier this week, three warships and about 2,200 Marines from an expeditionary force departed from California. This is the second Marine unit deployed since the start of the conflict, and it may take several weeks to arrive. The first unit was dispatched from the Pacific and is still en route to the region.

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