The Washington Post reports the Pentagon is preparing for possible ground operations in Iran, focused on limited raids by Special Operations forces and conventional troops — not a full-scale invasion.

•⁠ ⁠Plans under consideration include seizing Kharg Island and targeting coastal weapons that threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

•⁠ ⁠The operations being discussed are limited in scope, centered on specific strategic targets rather than a broad ground campaign.

•⁠ ⁠No final decision has been made; the planning is intended to provide the president with military options.