Overview
- The Washington Post, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reports the Pentagon has outlined weeks-long ground options inside Iran.
- Proposed actions include seizing Kharg Island and raiding coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz to protect commercial and military shipping.
- Plans call for a mix of Special Operations troops and regular infantry who would face drones, missiles, ground fire, and improvised explosives.
- Thousands of American soldiers and Marines are moving into the region as planners map potential missions.
- The White House says planning does not equal a presidential order, and one military expert warns Kharg Island could expose troops to heavy drone and artillery fire.