Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say

The Trump administration has deployed Special Operations Forces, Marines, and Army troops to the Middle East, expanding military positioning in the region, according to sources. The deployment provides the White House with multiple military options regarding Iran, including potential operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz, seize oil from Kharg Island, or take control of Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles. The move signals a hardline approach to Iran policy and gives Trump concrete military capabilities to back diplomatic or strategic pressure on Tehran. The timing reflects broader administration efforts to exert influence over critical global chokepoints and Iranian nuclear material. Such deployments typically involve months of planning and reflect high-level decisions about regional strategy and risk tolerance.