Daily Memo: Developments in Iran

There are a lot a signs that point toward escalation.

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Ground operation options. The U.S. is considering several scenarios for a limited ground operation in Iran, anonymous sources told NBC News. One option includes deploying U.S. troops to Iranian ports or small islands in the Persian Gulf to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Other scenarios include seizing highly enriched uranium […]

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