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Republican Pushback Builds Against Iran Ground Invasion Plans

Republican resistance to sending U.S. troops signals a hard vote count for any Iran ground war.

Overview

  • Rep. Tim Burchett warned the Trump administration that many Republicans and all Democrats would oppose a U.S. ground invasion of Iran.
  • Rep. Nancy Mace said she left a House Armed Services briefing on Iran and stated she will not back putting U.S. troops on the ground.
  • Fox News reported the Pentagon has recently added forces, placing about 50,000 U.S. troops in the region, which it said is roughly 10,000 more than usual.
  • The Washington Post reported the Pentagon is drawing up plans for weeks of ground strikes in Iran, and the White House press secretary said no decision has been made.
  • Burchett urged Middle East partners to take the lead if fighting shifts to land, while Fox host Joey Jones argued for limited action without nation-building.