Pentagon readies ground-force option in Iran as Trump weighs deployment

Pentagon officials have prepared detailed plans to deploy U.S. ground forces to Iran as President Trump weighs options in the Iran conflict; commanders have submitted requests including potential detainee handling, while the U.S. moves elements of the 82nd Airborne Division and other units to the Middle East—thousands of Marines and several ships are already en route—signaling expanded military options even as the White House says no decision has been made to send troops.