Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S.
• troops than the first four weeks.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S.
• troops than the first four weeks.