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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. 
Created: 05 / 01 / 2026 / 01:05Updated: 05 / 01 / 2026 / 01:05