The war in Iran is still ongoing, and an escalation of the conflict is getting closer as the Pentagon is reportedly preparing to deploy troops on the ground. Now, Iran has responded with a terrifying warning, promising to rain fire upon them.
The war in Iran has been ongoing for more than a month. Claims over the weekend suggest an escalation of the war is edging closer, even though President Donald Trump has stated that they have already won.
According to United States officials, quoted by The Washington Post, the Pentagon is preparing for a ground operation in Iran. However, it would be limited to raids by special operations forces and infantry troops, and is not a full invasion.
Troops could be involved in potential coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials quoted by the Post, as well as in raids on the strategically important Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. Its port handles up to 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil exports.
It’s unclear whether Donald Trump would approve of the Pentagon’s plans. In a statement responding to questions about the Washington Post article, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality.” It does not mean the president has made a decision.”
