Washington, 29 March (H.S.):

America rushed 3500 extra troops to the Middle East Friday aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) US Central Command announced Saturday packing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit with strike fighters amphibious assault gear and tactical resources signaling ground operation prep against Iran.

Xinhua reported the task force of Marines and sailors hit the CENTCOM zone March 27 ready for sea-to-land strikes rapid seizures evacuations or coastal raids amid the escalating US-Iran war. Winnet News called it a beef-up tied to Tehran's defiance with amphibious forces primed for dual-domain ops.

The Wall Street Journal cited Pentagon sources Thursday mulling up to 10000 more ground pounders including infantry armored vehicles linking with 5000 Marines already ordered in plus thousands from the 82nd Airborne Division.

Washington Post officials confirmed long-haul Iran ground campaign planning as thousands pour in.

White House press secretary Caroline Levitt warned if Tehran clings to nukes and threats President Donald Trump stands ready to unleash hell on the regime alongside allies.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar