US 'prepares ground invasion' as Iran vows to set US troops 'on fire'
The US has sent thousands of sailors and Marines to the Middle East aboard the USS Tripoli, amid rising tensions with Iran. Iran's speaker has warned that Iranian forces are ready to attack US troops if they arrive on the ground, and punish US allies in the region.
The USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, bringing thousands of US sailors and Marines into the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US. Iran's speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that Iranian forces are waiting to attack US troops if they arrive on the ground. The US Central Command announced the arrival of the USS Tripoli on Saturday. The ship is carrying about 3,500 sailors and Marines, as well as aircraft and amphibious assault assets. The move comes as Houthi rebels launch strikes on Israel and vow to continue attacks in the coming days. The US is reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in the region.
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