Reuters: Trump administration considers deploying thousands of troops as Iran war enters possible new phase

What military options are being discussed?

Reuters-based reports say the options include reinforcing U.S. forces in the region and helping secure the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers, mainly through air and naval power; some sources also said ground forces on Iran’s shoreline were being discussed Reuters Hindu Independent.

Has the White House approved sending ground troops into Iran?

The reports say no decision has been made to send ground troops, and sources cautioned that any such deployment was not believed to be imminent NY Post Newsweek.

What is known about the funding request?

Separate reporting says the Pentagon asked the White House to seek $200 billion from Congress for the war effort, but it was unclear whether the White House would support the request and some officials expected resistance on Capitol Hill Daily Mail Московский ….