The United States Department of Defense is preparing contingency plans for potential limited ground operations in Iran, according to international media reports, as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. However, no final decision has yet been taken by President Donald Trump.

The report indicates that thousands of US troops have already been deployed to the region, with possible missions involving special operations forces and conventional infantry in targeted, short-term engagements. Officials emphasized that the plans do not involve a full-scale invasion, but rather limited कार्र্যক্রম such as raids and coastal operations.

Potential targets under discussion include Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, and areas near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. The objective of such operations would likely be to safeguard maritime security and neutralize perceived threats.

Military analysts have cautioned that any ground engagement could expose US forces to significant risks, including drone attacks, missile strikes, ground fire and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). They stressed that Iran’s asymmetric warfare capabilities could make even limited operations highly dangerous.

A White House spokesperson stated that the Pentagon’s preparations are intended to provide the President with a range of strategic options and do not indicate that a decision has been made.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that US objectives could potentially be achieved without deploying ground troops and that the conflict is not expected to be prolonged.

Tensions in the region have intensified since late February following a joint offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran. In response, Iran has reportedly carried out drone and missile strikes targeting multiple locations across the region, raising concerns over regional stability and global economic impacts.

Public opinion in the United States remains divided, with a majority opposing the deployment of ground troops to Iran, further complicating the administration’s decision-making process.