According to Ward, "at least three Republicans, including the top representatives of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, are indicating that a ground operation in Iran is indeed planned and could begin in the coming days."
Earlier, The Jerusalem Post reported that the U.S. may face the necessity of initiating ground actions to capture Khark Island, which plays a key role in the export of 90% of Iranian oil. Details about the plans to capture the island were also mentioned in Axios. Meanwhile, the Financial Times and Newsmax reported on the increase in the number of Marines and military vessels in the Middle East region.
According to CNN, Iran is strengthening its positions on the island by deploying additional troops and setting traps in anticipation of a possible invasion. The Iranian agency Tasnim claims that Tehran is prepared to give an "unprecedented" response in the event of an attempt to capture Khark.
