Senior US military officials are evaluating the deployment of the 82nd Airborne Division’s Immediate Response Force for possible operations against Iran. The planning reportedly focuses on the seizure of Kharg Island, Iran’s critical oil export hub, with support from Marine forces in the region.

An Israeli reservist is alleged to have passed critical Iron Dome images and personnel information to an Iranian agent in exchange for money.

Pentagon officials reportedly evaluated deploying around 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division for possible operations against Iran, including a potential assault on Hark Island.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that American firepower over Iran will be increased dramatically. CENTCOM also stated that nearly 200 targets across Iran have been struck in recent days.

The US use of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft against Iran-linked fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz has reignited debate over the platform’s planned retirement. Analysts argue the Warthog remains highly effective in low-cost, long-endurance combat missions.

Several advanced weapons systems were used operationally for the first time in the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Kamikaze drones, new ballistic missiles and AI-guided strike systems have drawn global attention.