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Pentagon Draws Up Plans For Possible Ground Operations

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2026, 11:36 PM ET

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Right 43%

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Washington — This week the Pentagon drew up plans for possible weeks-long ground operations inside Iran, outlining raids by Special Operations forces alongside conventional infantry and repositioning naval strike groups and Marines to the Middle East, according to U.S. officials and multiple media reports. The moves prompted U.S. officials to describe the options as contingency planning while President Trump has not authorized action; deployments include carrier and amphibious groups and thousands of personnel, with officials warning operations would face Iranian drones, missiles and coastal defenses.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Washington Post reports Pentagon is preparing potential ground operations in Iran.
March 29: TASS and other outlets republish details about objectives such as Kharg Island.
U.S. naval and Marine units, including carrier and amphibious groups, are redeployed toward the Middle East.
White House describes the plans as contingency options; no presidential authorization announced.
Analysts and officials note operations would face Iranian drones, missiles and coastal defenses if executed.

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Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 3
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 4

Who Benefited

U.S. military planners and defense contractors gain operational flexibility and potential procurement or contracts as forces are repositioned and contingency options are expanded.

Who Impacted

Iranian civilians, regional populations and deployed service members face elevated security risks, potential casualties, and economic or humanitarian disruption if operations proceed or escalate.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 3
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 4
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 57%, Right 43%

Who Benefited

U.S. military planners and defense contractors gain operational flexibility and potential procurement or contracts as forces are repositioned and contingency options are expanded.

Who Impacted

Iranian civilians, regional populations and deployed service members face elevated security risks, potential casualties, and economic or humanitarian disruption if operations proceed or escalate.