Lawmakers weigh possible limited ground action in Iran as Pentagon signals preparations
TL;DR
Lawmakers react to reports that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran as thousands of US troops gather in the Middle East. Officials say plans are options, not a decision, with debates over objectives and congressional oversight. Possible actions range from special-forces raids to broader operations, amid a broader US budget discussion and heightened Iranian threats.
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