According to CBS News, senior military officials have taken steps to ensure the operational readiness of US forces, mentioning a scenario that could go beyond current air or naval operations.
However, President Donald Trump’s speech remains more measured. When questioned last Thursday at the White House, the American president stated that he did not plan to deploy troops, but added: “if I did, I certainly wouldn’t tell you.” Furthermore, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt did not rule out an invasion. “This does not mean that the president has made a decision and, as he said yesterday, he does not plan to send troops to the ground at the moment,” she explained.
Towards an invasion of Kharg Island?
Despite these statements, the US military has held meetings to plan for the possible detention of Iranian soldiers if Donald Trump sends troops to the ground. Locations to house these detainees have also been selected, as reported by CNews.
Additionally, several elite units, including the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army, are reportedly on the verge of being mobilized. The order to deploy the main rapid reaction force of the US Army is expected to be given soon, according to the “New York Times.”
