MARCH 23, 2026 AT 06:08 PM
Pentagon officials weigh deployment of airborne troops to Iran, via NYT
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- The combat forces would come from a brigade of about 3,000 soldiers capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours.
- Could be used to seize Kharg Island.
- Officials described actions as prudent planning, noting nothing had been ordered by the Pentagon or US Cent Com.