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Updated Israeli intelligence points to an unprecedented weakening of Hezbollah, losing about 85% of its missile arsenal, who now holds an estimated 11,000 to 13,000 rockets and missiles. The current stockpile represents only about one-sixth of what the terrorist organization possessed on the eve of the war triggered by Hamas' October 7 massacre.
As Israel tracks Hezbollah's capabilities in Lebanon, Washington is preparing its next move against Iran. The Pentagon is planning to deploy about 3,000 troops from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. The deployment is intended to support potential operations against Iran.
While no decision has been made on deploying ground forces inside Iran, the move gives US President Donald Trump a wider range of strategic options. It comes just a day after Trump announced a five-day delay in planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities, citing what he described as "productive talks" with Tehran, claims that Iranian officials continue to deny.
Iran, for its part, is not waiting for US action. Tehran has intensified regional pressure, launching attacks over the past day not only on Israel but also on targets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Iranian officials have voiced concern that diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefire are a "trap" designed to give the US and Israel more time to prepare a decisive blow.
With Trump's five-day diplomatic window narrowing and US airborne forces already en route to the region, the situation appears to be rapidly approaching a critical juncture.
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As Israel tracks Hezbollah's capabilities in Lebanon, Washington is preparing its next move against Iran. The Pentagon is planning to deploy about 3,000 troops from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. The deployment is intended to support potential operations against Iran.
While no decision has been made on deploying ground forces inside Iran, the move gives US President Donald Trump a wider range of strategic options. It comes just a day after Trump announced a five-day delay in planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities, citing what he described as "productive talks" with Tehran, claims that Iranian officials continue to deny.
Iran, for its part, is not waiting for US action. Tehran has intensified regional pressure, launching attacks over the past day not only on Israel but also on targets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Iranian officials have voiced concern that diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefire are a "trap" designed to give the US and Israel more time to prepare a decisive blow.
With Trump's five-day diplomatic window narrowing and US airborne forces already en route to the region, the situation appears to be rapidly approaching a critical juncture.
Report: Hezbollah loses 85% of missile arsenal
Source tells The Wall Street Journal Hezbollah now holds 11,000 to 13,000 rockets and missiles, a sharp drop from estimates just a few years ago. The source
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