Pentagon officials have developed detailed plans for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran and have moved forces to the region, with planning elevated to the presidential level. Those contingency plans sit alongside preparations for additional strikes, indicating the administration is reviewing a wide range of military options while awaiting Tehran’s response to a U.S. proposal. The dual planning tracks increase operational and escalation risks associated with any decision to widen the campaign.
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