US-Iran War: Is Washington Considering Ground Troops in Iran?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 20, 2026, 19:00 IST | Updated: Mar 20, 2026, 19:00 IST
The United States is reportedly weighing the possibility of ground troop deployment as the war with Iran intensifies, though no final decision has been made. Washington is considering sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East to secure key strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s critical Kharg Island oil hub.
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