US Deploys 57,000+ Troops As Iran War Fuels Ground Attack Fears
US troop presence in West Asia has surged past 57,000, the largest buildup since 2003, amid the Iran war. Around 3,500 Marines aboard USS Tripoli and 82nd Airborne units have arrived, raising fears of “boots on the ground.” With over 50,000 already stationed, deployments signal possible operations targeting key sites like Kharg Island.