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In reply to the discussion: Panicked Pentagon Sends Land Invasion Force to Middle East [View all]Buddyzbuddy
(2,477 posts)12. I have heard Malcom Nance report, no marines were deployed to Iran.
Last edited Fri Mar 13, 2026, 05:27 PM - Edit history (1)
So 5,000 are not additional, they would be the first deployment. How do you invade a country without at least having marines on standby.
Was it wishful thinking or they were concerned about the message it would send? You know, no boots on the ground. Low risk aerial and naval bombardment, only.
Oh, nevermind, Whiskey Pete's in charge along with Commodus guiding his "army".
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How many ground troops is Israel prepping for the invasion, or did they buy the land war from us too?
sboatcar
14 hrs ago
#8
Very unlikely any ground invasion is being planned with only 5,000 troops.
EX500rider
13 hrs ago
#11
Possible plans maybe to seize some of the islands at the mouth of the Hormuz
EX500rider
5 hrs ago
#48
Well, if they're banking on that few boots on the ground, this will fail far far faster than Iraq and Afghanistan.
paleotn
12 hrs ago
#17
Here we go again. This is how "forever" wars start. I though DJT said --- never mind!
Fil1957
12 hrs ago
#21
If you want a detailed picture of what's going on, watch Nance's Day 14 video.
flashman13
12 hrs ago
#23
Is there a chance that our leaders invisioned the Iranians would have ground troops on camels with swords?
Srkdqltr
11 hrs ago
#29
Let me guess: Just before this was announced Eric and Don Jr. bought up shares in a casket manufacturing corporation.
LaMouffette
9 hrs ago
#36
I respect and appreciate our Marines' abilities, but if Trump is considering going into Iran,...
LudwigPastorius
7 hrs ago
#41
There is No place where 5000 troops could do ANYTHING useful except defending bases.
Ford_Prefect
5 hrs ago
#47