U.S. Military Continues to Increase Troop Deployment in Middle East, Experts: Cost of U.S. Ground War Against Iran May Be Greater

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-22T07:43:06+00:00

The United States has deployed additional naval vessels and combat personnel to the Middle East, reinforcing military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, with possible intentions to control the strait and target Iranian objectives. Iran may respond through counterattacks, but prolonged U.S. military presence increases risks, and uncertainty remains regarding ground operations.

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2026-03-22 07:43:06

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The United States is deploying multiple warships and a large number of combat personnel to the Middle East, including the amphibious assault ship USS LHA-7 “Leroy Grumman” and the Marine Expeditionary Unit 31 aboard it, as well as the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and the dock landing ship USS Anchorage, along with the amphibious transport dock USS Portland, all under the command of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, totaling about 2,500 Marines. Military analyst Wei Dongxu from CCTV stated that the U.S. military may attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz and carry out fire strikes against Iranian offshore and coastal targets. Iran might respond with precision fire platforms deployed for mobile strikes. Although the U.S. military could succeed in controlling and occupying islands, prolonged deployment would pose greater risks. Whether the U.S. will launch ground operations remains uncertain, as it could incur higher costs. (CCTV News)

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