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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, March 24 (Xinhua) — The Pentagon is considering sending airborne troops to support military operations in Iran, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing senior defense officials.
The deployment of a rapid reaction force of approximately 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours, is being considered, the statement said. It noted that neither the Pentagon nor US Central Command (CENTCOM) has issued any such orders yet.
These forces may reportedly be used to capture Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub.
If US President Donald Trump authorizes the seizure of the island by American troops, another option is being considered: an attack by 2,500 Marines from the 31st Expeditionary Unit, which is heading to the Middle East, the New York Times reports, citing unnamed officials.
CENTCOM reported on Monday that since the start of the US-Israeli operation against Iran on February 28, the US military has carried out more than 9,000 strikes on the Islamic Republic, including damaging or sinking more than 140 Iranian naval vessels. The resulting disruption has disrupted global shipping, sent oil prices soaring, and dealt a blow to the global economy.
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