Washington Post: US is planning several-week ground operations in Iran, Special Forces

The U.S. Department of Defense is drafting plans for possible land interventions in Iran, which may last several weeks.

According to officials, any such operation would not imply a full invasion, but limited raids conducted by special forces and infantry units.

According to American officials who talked about Washington Post Under anonymity, each ground mission would not be a full invasion, but limited raids conducted by Special Operations Forces and conventional infantry troops. Possible targets include Kharg Island, the main export centre of Iranian oil, and coastal areas near the Hormuz Strait to neutralise weapons threatening commercial and military ships.

President Trump has yet to approve any of the War Department plans. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavet said the Pentagon's role is to make preparations and secure the commander-general <x0) maximum optional option”.

Earlier this week, the US Central Command announced that USS Abraham Lincoln has joined the Amphibe USS Tripoli ship in the region. The reinforcements include over 3,500 U.S. sailors and marines, as well as transport planes and attacks, as well as other amphibe ships.

Another group of Americans willing, consisting of the USS Boxer, the USS Comstock and the USS Portland, is also moving towards the area. According to American media, a third group of aircraft carriers is set to join potentially in future operations, reports TCh, broadcast Periscope.

We remember that last month, two assault groups of transporters, led by the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Abraham Lincoln, intervened at specific targets in Iran. The USS Ford suffered a suspected non-combat fire and withdrew for repairs on Crete, while it is still not clear whether to return to operations. /Periscope